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FR62 KUP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,742 mi
Last recorded88,742 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 KUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 88,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,725 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 72,716 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,564 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 54,839 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE INCORRECTLY FITTED SIDE WALL INSTRUCTIONS(INSDE / OUTSIDE)

Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,889 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished side wall also old tyre (4712) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished side wall also old tyre (4712) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,361 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,316 miles

under trays fitted

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 KUP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

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

Is FR62 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 KUP 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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