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FR13 GKK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,589 mi
Last recorded133,589 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 133,589 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 133,589 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,685 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 110,696 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,347 miles

offside wiper blade torn but still clears screen

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,219 miles

Nearside Front Torn at edges but still clearing

Offside Front Smearing slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated Seat belt 'clip in' stalk / anchor not securing (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Torn at edges but still clearing

Offside Front Smearing slightly

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 GKK 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 83.3%.

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 GKK, 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 GKK registered?

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

Is FR13 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 GKK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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