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FP13 RYA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,879 mi
Last recorded129,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 129,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 119,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic under body cover broken on nearside

Pass 15 Jun 2023 95,254 miles

All rear seatbelts not checked due to now allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 95,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All rear seatbelts not checked due to now allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,905 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 79,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,565 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 12 Jun 2020 61,503 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 61,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 May 2019 51,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 40,459 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,395 miles

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision buckle faulty (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,011 miles

Child seats fitted preventing the full inspection of rear seat belts

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 RYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

FP13 RYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is FP13 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 RYA 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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