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A10 FYL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 87,888 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,669 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 81,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 75,217 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 67,529 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,216 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 61,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,802 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 45,418 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,247 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 33,247 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,908 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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A10 FYL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A10 FYL, 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 A10 FYL registered?

A10 FYL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is A10 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 FYL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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