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2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,886 mi
Last recorded66,886 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 66,886 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 58,832 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,652 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 50,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and tread less inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and tread less inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 34,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,112 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,696 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,477 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 CSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CSV, 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 CSV registered?

FR13 CSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is FR13 CSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 CSV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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