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FR13 FHS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,640 mi
Last recorded94,640 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 FHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 94,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 85,111 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,589 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside and 1.6mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside 2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 72,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside and 1.6mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside 2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,650 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 51,620 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,457 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 FHS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FHS, 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 FHS registered?

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

Is FR13 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 FHS 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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