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FH13 YYR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 YYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,131 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 86,131 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,513 miles

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

n/s side repeater lens damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2022 74,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s side repeater lens damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,287 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

Fail 10 Mar 2021 65,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R brake discs worn/lipped

O/S/R brake pads worn low

both front tyres worn to limit

glow plug warning lamp on

Fail 13 Aug 2020 62,260 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres worn low

Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,531 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,490 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 31,964 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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FH13 YYR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YYR, 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 FH13 YYR registered?

FH13 YYR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 2013.

Is FH13 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 YYR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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