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FR13 BYH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,277 mi
Last recorded85,277 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,277 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Dec 2024 79,631 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 74,208 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 74,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,412 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,124 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s&n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 55,241 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,357 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,375 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 36,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,080 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 BYH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH?

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What year was FR13 BYH registered?

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

Is FR13 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BYH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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