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FR62 KWS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,374 mi
Last recorded121,374 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 KWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 121,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,750 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 110,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 98,165 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 98,165 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk inoperative (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,820 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,114 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,569 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 KWS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KWS, 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

How do I check the history of FR62 KWS?

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What year was FR62 KWS registered?

FR62 KWS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2013.

Is FR62 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 KWS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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