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FR62 LRU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,326 mi
Last recorded108,326 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 108,326 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 108,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 105,415 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,981 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 89,981 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,509 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly distorted

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 69,800 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 60,547 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,373 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,159 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 30,626 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 LRU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

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

Is FR62 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 LRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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