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FR13 GKL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,238 mi
Last recorded126,238 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,238 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 118,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brakes becoming worn

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 74,516 miles

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

front wipers smearing windscreen

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre edge worn (1956515

unable to fully inspect rear adult seat belts due to seats folded down

unable to inspect all brakes due to plastic trims fitted to wheels

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 52,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,421 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 39,421 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,487 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 GKL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

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

Is FR13 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 GKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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