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FR13 BWK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,307 mi
Last recorded55,307 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,307 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 53,703 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 51,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 49,015 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,904 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,744 miles

near side front and near side rear tyres outer walls slightly cracked

underbody manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2019 40,229 miles

under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,735 miles

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

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

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 BWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BWK, 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 BWK?

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What year was FR13 BWK registered?

FR13 BWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is FR13 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BWK shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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