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FR13 HAO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 HAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 119,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 111,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,885 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 93,885 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,132 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,485 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,649 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 HAO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

FR13 HAO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is FR13 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 HAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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