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FR62 KDZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 KDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 43,621 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 42,233 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 42,232 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 40,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 38,655 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 37,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 33,427 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Drivers front, Drivers rear and Passenger rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing and feathered on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre shoulder perishing,cracking

Offside Rear Tyre shoulder perishing, cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread/sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Tyre tread/sidewall perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,765 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 KDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

FR62 KDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2013.

Is FR62 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 KDZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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