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FR62 GKZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,124 mi
Last recorded63,124 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2025 63,124 miles

All 4 road wheels corroding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 51,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,353 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake noisy and binding slighly

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,186 miles

Front tyres starting to crack and perish in tread

Rear rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,610 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 38,159 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,534 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 GKZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

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

Is FR62 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 GKZ 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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