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FR13 GGO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,609 mi
Last recorded118,609 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,609 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outer sill/doorstep. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 118,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outer sill/doorstep. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,014 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 112,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 104,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,514 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 89,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,279 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner edges almost showing cords. Dangerous! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,664 miles

windscreen damaged by faulty wipers

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

windscreen damaged by faulty wipers

Pass 11 May 2017 64,397 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,079 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 GGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GGO, 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 GGO registered?

FR13 GGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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