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FE05 TER

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,770 mi
Last recorded92,770 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 TER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 92,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,753 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,750 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 57,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,673 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 52,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,044 miles

cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2017 38,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2016 29,322 miles

Offside Front tyre getting near wear bars 205/55/16

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 29,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front tyre getting near wear bars 205/55/16

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

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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FE05 TER is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE05 TER, 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 FE05 TER registered?

FE05 TER is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is FE05 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 TER shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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