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FR13 FON

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,211 mi
Last recorded50,211 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 FON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 50,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 48,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 45,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 41,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 38,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2020 38,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,425 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 35,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 31,439 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 31,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 23,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2016 23,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FON is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FON, 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 FON registered?

FR13 FON is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is FR13 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 FON shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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