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FR62 NKZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,076 mi
Last recorded128,076 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 128,076 miles

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 axle surface corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2025 128,076 miles

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

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 axle surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 121,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,969 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 119,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,743 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 117,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 111,148 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,591 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,680 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 69,777 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 69,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NKZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

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

Is FR62 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 NKZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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