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FR13 HJC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,929 mi
Last recorded136,929 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 HJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 136,929 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 129,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 120,477 miles

undertrays

Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,329 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,825 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,065 miles

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

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 HJC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJC, 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

How do I check the history of FR13 HJC?

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What year was FR13 HJC registered?

FR13 HJC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is FR13 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 HJC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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