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FR13 BCY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,010 mi
Last recorded30,010 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 30,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 26,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 23,363 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 20,927 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 18,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 18,445 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 18,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 17,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 16,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 16,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 15,343 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 15,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FR13 BCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FR13 BCY, 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 FR13 BCY?

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What year was FR13 BCY registered?

FR13 BCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is FR13 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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