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FR62 NKT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,288 mi
Last recorded128,288 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 128,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,682 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,586 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,069 miles

nearside rear tyre distorted

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2023 83,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre distorted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2022 72,536 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,013 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear heat shield insecure

tpms light on

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,718 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2019 48,199 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre badly cracked in sidewall

offside rear tyre badly cracked in sidewall

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,862 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,436 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 NKT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 NKT, 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 NKT registered?

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

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