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FR62 JBY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,727 mi
Last recorded33,727 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 JBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 33,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 33,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 33,083 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 32,616 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 32,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,938 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,412 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 29,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 27,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 22,696 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 JBY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JBY, 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

How do I check the history of FR62 JBY?

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What year was FR62 JBY registered?

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

Is FR62 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 JBY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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