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FR13 HBK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,779 mi
Last recorded105,779 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 105,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle, arms and bushes all corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF, NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 101,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 101,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 96,243 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier airbox and ecu insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 96,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier airbox and ecu insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF/OSF/NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 90,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF/OSF/NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,234 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 75,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing link bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,508 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 60,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,348 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 53,107 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,691 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 HBK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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