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FR13 GKV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,394 mi
Last recorded102,394 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 87,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 80,729 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,600 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 73,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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 20 Jul 2020 67,578 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 67,577 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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 GKV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

FR13 GKV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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The MOT history for FR13 GKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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