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FL13 MKN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 90,454 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 90,453 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,420 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 83,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,962 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,826 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 27 Sep 2018 47,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,625 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,281 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 MKN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MKN, 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 MKN registered?

FL13 MKN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is FL13 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 MKN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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