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FR62 KPX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 93,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 82,512 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 69,905 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,950 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 52,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 52,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,213 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 45,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,835 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,057 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 28,057 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 26,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,444 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 KPX 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 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

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

Is FR62 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 KPX 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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