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FH13 ARO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,563 mi
Last recorded130,563 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 ARO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 130,563 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2025 114,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 96,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 88,653 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

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

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,113 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 77,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,147 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 64,147 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,606 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,174 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 39,889 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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FH13 ARO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH13 ARO, 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 FH13 ARO registered?

FH13 ARO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is FH13 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 ARO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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