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FR13 CUW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,396 mi
Last recorded95,396 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 95,396 miles

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

General rust / Corrosion / Deterioration all under the body

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 90,688 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 86,801 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

underbody suspension components are rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2021 76,138 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2019 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 10 May 2018 50,152 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 50,152 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav holder stuck to windscreen (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,478 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 35,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW registered?

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

Is FR13 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 CUW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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