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FR62 JCZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 97,096 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 97,096 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 89,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 82,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,152 miles

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Fail 8 Feb 2023 75,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 61,491 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 56,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,394 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 50,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,455 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,078 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 27,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 JCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

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

Is FR62 JCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 JCZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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