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FR62 HFT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,673 mi
Last recorded126,673 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 HFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 126,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 120,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,536 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,029 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 67,792 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,319 miles

wipers streaking slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,020 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 42,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 HFT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

FR62 HFT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2013.

Is FR62 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 HFT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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