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FL13 LPF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,786 mi
Last recorded105,786 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 LPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,786 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 105,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,075 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 100,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 94,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,293 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge tread 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 69,614 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective 26"and 18" aero (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 65,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension pan arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/r door

Fail 30 Mar 2020 65,378 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension pan arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/r door

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,998 miles

Rear number plate damaged but readable

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,162 miles

Rear number plate damaged

undertrays covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 48,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear number plate damaged

undertrays covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,429 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,486 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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FL13 LPF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL13 LPF, 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 FL13 LPF registered?

FL13 LPF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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