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FR62 JHK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,418 mi
Last recorded132,418 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 JHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 132,418 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2025 125,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2025 125,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,553 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,617 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 89,595 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 83,928 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,716 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,338 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' marked from poor wipers (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of componants

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm of usable pad left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

minor scratching across zone a from poor wiper blade but not obstructing drivers view

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 JHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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