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FR09 OST

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

91,433 mi
Last recorded91,433 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR09 OST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 91,433 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,567 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 86,567 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 173,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2024 84,200 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 169,623 miles

Underside and components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,471 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 157,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 140,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 131,941 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 131,939 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 63,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 124,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,258 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 38,257 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 73,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 73,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,671 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,211 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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FR09 OST is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 FR09 OST, 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.

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FR09 OST is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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