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F25 UBY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 UBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 99,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 92,017 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 92,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,804 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,834 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 38,238 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,683 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,377 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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F25 UBY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 F25 UBY, 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 F25 UBY registered?

F25 UBY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is F25 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F25 UBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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