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FG13 DNO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,673 mi
Last recorded83,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 DNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 83,673 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 78,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,356 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing on both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,861 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,472 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 47,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,440 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,715 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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FG13 DNO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG13 DNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG13 DNO registered?

FG13 DNO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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The MOT history for FG13 DNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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