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FR13 BDY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,284 mi
Last recorded59,284 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 59,284 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 59,068 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal contact on the inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 44,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Nearside repeater lamp lens damage

Fail 18 Oct 2023 44,112 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn/bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Nearside Front tyre has a large nail

Nearside repeater lamp lens damage

Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,690 miles

Nearside repeater lamp lens damage/cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres damage /perishing/cracking+deep cut / tyre tread scuffed+both front tyres worn low (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 21,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 21,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 19,966 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 18,424 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 17,668 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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FR13 BDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FR13 BDY, 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 FR13 BDY registered?

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

Is FR13 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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