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FR62 KVO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 KVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 119,293 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 108,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture repair

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 108,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture repair

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 99,922 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 91,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 86,870 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,991 miles

Emissions too low to be detected

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 62,785 miles

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

Emissions too low to be detected

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,944 miles

Emissions could not be tested

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,934 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 KVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KVO, 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 KVO registered?

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

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