MOT Status
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111,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre edges cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both the rear shock absorbers are leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both the rear shock absorbers are leaking
engine oil level is low
rear discs and pads are in poor condition
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars
Nearside Front tyre tread getting low 3m
Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low 3m
Offside Rear tyre tread getting low 3m
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear brake pads getting low
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FR13 BYM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?
FR13 BYM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.
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