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FP13 RWL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,347 mi
Last recorded121,347 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 RWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 121,347 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 119,911 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,385 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 111,385 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 100,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,886 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,871 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,677 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 51,677 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,198 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 41,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 RWL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

FP13 RWL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2013.

Is FP13 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 RWL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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