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FR13 HKP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 HKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 94,453 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 89,483 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 85,365 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,597 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 81,592 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 73,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,486 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre excess cracks on outer wall no cords

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,511 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,204 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 HKP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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