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FR62 JKK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,598 mi
Last recorded75,598 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 JKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2025 75,598 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2025 75,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 72,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,575 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,853 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 54,145 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Under shield fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,431 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 46,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,943 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,339 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 32,317 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,481 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 JKK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JKK, 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 JKK registered?

FR62 JKK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2013.

Is FR62 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 JKK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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