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FR62 KNM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,630 mi
Last recorded130,630 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 KNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 130,630 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 130,630 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 115,489 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 115,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 102,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,049 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,149 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,081 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,069 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,225 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 57,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,701 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 KNM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc 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 KNM, 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 KNM registered?

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

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The MOT history for FR62 KNM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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