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FR62 KKU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,755 mi
Last recorded142,755 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 KKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 142,755 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 142,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 125,046 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISC ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 125,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISC ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 113,625 miles

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

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine under turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,628 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,550 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,578 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,316 miles

rear brake discs slight wear

Fail 22 Jan 2018 73,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,207 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,951 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 KKU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KKU, 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 KKU registered?

FR62 KKU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 2013.

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