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FR62 GJU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 GJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 137,469 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,433 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,305 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 55,448 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 41,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,643 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm & worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,589 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 GJU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR62 GJU registered?

FR62 GJU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 2013.

Is FR62 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 GJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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