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FR13 BKX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,830 mi
Last recorded65,830 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,830 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,611 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 56,699 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2022 56,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed crackiing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 50,627 miles

Plastic under covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2020 44,642 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2020 44,642 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 38,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,812 miles

undercovers fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 15,941 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 BKX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BKX, 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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What year was FR13 BKX registered?

FR13 BKX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is FR13 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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