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FR62 KUS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,780 mi
Last recorded52,780 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 52,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 12 Feb 2026 52,779 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 13 Jan 2025 51,739 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 49,595 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 47,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 36,512 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,695 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 KUS 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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

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

Is FR62 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 KUS 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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