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FR62 NKS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,149 mi
Last recorded103,149 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 NKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 103,149 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2026 103,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,406 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

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

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

rear suspension has general corrosion.

Fail 18 Jun 2025 100,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Covers/undertrays fitted

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

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

rear suspension has general corrosion.

Pass 21 Jun 2024 97,633 miles

Front Lower undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower axle beam corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 97,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished But Not Exposing Cords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished But Not Exposing Cords

Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,984 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 22,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 NKS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

FR62 NKS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 2013.

Is FR62 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 NKS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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