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FR13 CVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,328 mi
Last recorded178,328 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 CVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 178,328 miles

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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 170,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 11 Oct 2022 159,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened L & R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,649 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,550 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,874 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 CVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc 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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

FR13 CVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FR13 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 CVT 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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