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FR13 FNE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,305 mi
Last recorded42,305 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 42,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,443 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 41,443 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 40,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 38,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,223 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2021 33,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,650 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 23,697 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished

Fail 11 Jun 2018 23,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop link knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop link knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,938 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 FNE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR13 FNE registered?

FR13 FNE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is FR13 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 FNE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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