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FR13 EDL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,431 mi
Last recorded118,431 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 EDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 118,431 miles

Rear both rear brake splash guards corroded

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2026 118,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear brake splash guards corroded

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 113,110 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 107,912 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All road wheels have slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 70,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,859 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 60,859 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,397 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 38,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,464 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 EDL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EDL, 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 EDL registered?

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

Is FR13 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 EDL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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