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FR62 GWK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,832 mi
Last recorded67,832 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 GWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 67,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 62,023 miles

Both rear brake discs have surface corrosion on the outer edges.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has signs of perishing. 2019

Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,991 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear brake discs have surface corrosion on the outer edges.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has signs of perishing. 2019

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,710 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,052 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,968 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 41,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,815 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,497 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 23,470 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 GWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

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

Is FR62 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 GWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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