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FP13 FUE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 FUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 99,573 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Apr 2026 99,041 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 64,031 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 54,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 50,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,280 miles

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

Front nearside & offside tyres wearing on edges (advise tyre pressure check

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,973 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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FP13 FUE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FP13 FUE, 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 FP13 FUE registered?

FP13 FUE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FP13 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 FUE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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