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FR13 BXG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,680 mi
Last recorded90,680 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 90,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 72,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,490 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 67,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 55,735 miles

Front brake pads on minimum

Pass 16 May 2017 45,907 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 45,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 36,669 miles

Front oil leak from engine area

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 BXG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

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

Is FR13 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BXG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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