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FR13 HLF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,040 mi
Last recorded131,040 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 HLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 131,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 131,040 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 115,902 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,257 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 103,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,072 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,563 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 HLF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 HLF, 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 HLF registered?

FR13 HLF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is FR13 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 HLF 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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