CarVerify

Free Car Check

FR13 BXC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,559 mi
Last recorded112,559 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,559 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 112,559 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 108,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 108,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 103,035 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,946 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 97,946 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 90,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,387 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 72,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,759 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 61,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect brake lines due to undertray construction

Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,047 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 36,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FR13 BXC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC?

You can check the full history of FR13 BXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FR13 BXC registered?

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

Is FR13 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BXC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR13 BXC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FR13 BXC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.