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FR62 LHZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 58,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 58,530 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R and O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,385 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,263 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,371 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,593 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 52,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,771 miles

Front No Plate Damaged.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,586 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,736 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 LHZ 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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

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

Is FR62 LHZ safe to buy?

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