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FR62 GKD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,948 mi
Last recorded85,948 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 85,948 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 85,938 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,123 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 80,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 64,540 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,556 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 45,063 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,851 miles

Front Both wipers split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 20,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GKD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GKD, 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 GKD registered?

FR62 GKD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2013.

Is FR62 GKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 GKD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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