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FR13 FKF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 FKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions too clean

Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,449 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 64,449 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,640 miles

Offside wing mirror cover damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2020 58,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wing mirror cover damaged

TPMS light on indicating low pressure

Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,206 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres under inflated

tpms light on indicating a fault

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,058 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured.

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

Offside Front mirror damaged.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 46,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle faulty (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre punctured.

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

Offside Front mirror damaged.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,636 miles

Unable to check O/S/R passenger and Centre seat belts due to restrictions

Fail 20 Jun 2017 38,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Unable to check O/S/R passenger and Centre seat belts due to restrictions

Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,959 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 29,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 FKF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FKF, 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 FKF registered?

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

Is FR13 FKF safe to buy?

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