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FR13 EDF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,641 mi
Last recorded49,641 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 EDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 49,641 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 49,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 39,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 37,818 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 30,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.9mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 23,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 21,966 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 21,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 17,691 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 17,014 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 16,141 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 14,533 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 EDF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

FR13 EDF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is FR13 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 EDF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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