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FR13 BGV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,872 mi
Last recorded86,872 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 86,872 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Rear Seats folded down.

Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,692 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,144 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,550 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 39,550 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,094 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,499 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,441 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 BGV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BGV, 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 BGV registered?

FR13 BGV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is FR13 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BGV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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