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FR13 CWG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,031 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 81,031 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 75,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 69,201 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 69,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 60,173 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 60,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,188 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 52,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,986 miles

Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,986 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,330 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 43,330 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,036 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,035 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,593 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 CWG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

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

Is FR13 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 CWG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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