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FP13 RMU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,778 mi
Last recorded70,778 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 RMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,778 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 62,411 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 61,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 57,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,913 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 48,758 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 44,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,244 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 RMU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RMU, 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

How do I check the history of FP13 RMU?

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What year was FP13 RMU registered?

FP13 RMU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is FP13 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 RMU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP13 RMU have outstanding finance?

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