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FR13 ECV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,292 mi
Last recorded135,292 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 135,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 124,128 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 124,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,391 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow from back box.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,329 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 105,453 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,581 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 97,448 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,005 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between tread. Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,603 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres perishing and have various small cuts

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,394 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ECV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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