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FP13 KBN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,211 mi
Last recorded187,211 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 187,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 173,153 miles

Engine cover, Under tray & Under guards fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multipal ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 162,804 miles

Engine cover, under tray and under guards fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 143,860 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 112,548 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))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,019 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 89,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 78,485 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 25 May 2016 78,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 KBN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP13 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

FP13 KBN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is FP13 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 KBN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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