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FR62 EKN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 EKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,707 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 95,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,132 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,874 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 60,922 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,790 miles

slight cracking osr outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,054 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,075 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FR62 EKN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR62 EKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FR62 EKN registered?

FR62 EKN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2013.

Is FR62 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 EKN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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