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FL13 GFY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,809 mi
Last recorded90,809 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 GFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2025 90,809 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre tread

Pass 22 Mar 2024 88,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,218 miles

rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,418 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,591 miles

All four tyres perished in tread pattern

Damage to N/S/F sill

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FL13 GFY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL13 GFY, 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

How do I check the history of FL13 GFY?

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What year was FL13 GFY registered?

FL13 GFY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is FL13 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 GFY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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