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FR13 CTX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 CTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 103,401 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 100,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 98,356 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 96,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 93,916 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,219 miles

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 84,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cosmetic damage to outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure (removed and placed in boot)

Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 50,339 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,298 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,374 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 CTX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

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

Is FR13 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 CTX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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