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FR13 GLY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,403 mi
Last recorded183,403 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 183,403 miles

Coil spring corroded Osf & both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts & Nsr. 195/65r15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 177,587 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2023 168,631 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2022 154,353 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 154,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 138,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,582 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 94,777 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Fail 23 May 2019 94,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,647 miles

Emissions very low unable to detect a reading

Nearside Front shocker has light misting of oil

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,694 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,077 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 GLY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

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

Is FR13 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 GLY 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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