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FR62 LHP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,346 mi
Last recorded57,346 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 57,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 45,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,877 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,037 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 24,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LHP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

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

Is FR62 LHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 LHP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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