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FR62 LLU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,537 mi
Last recorded47,537 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 LLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 47,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking, cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, worn low on inner edge, cuts in tread. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking, cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,511 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 45,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts, perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts, perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 42,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,382 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 41,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 39,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 38,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,095 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,883 miles

Nearside sill damaged but not weakened .

Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,211 miles

Both front wipers split.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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 LLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc 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 LLU, 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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FR62 LLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 February 2013.

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