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FP13 HRW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,853 mi
Last recorded69,853 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 HRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 60,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,849 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure taped up (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,951 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 15 Sep 2021 31,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,914 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 28,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,428 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,291 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,126 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,520 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 HRW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

FP13 HRW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is FP13 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 HRW 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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