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FR13 CBO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,903 mi
Last recorded119,903 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 119,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 119,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak advise pair (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 104,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,788 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,451 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,595 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 70,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,147 miles

plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts

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 CBO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

FR13 CBO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is FR13 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 CBO 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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