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FR13 HMV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,354 mi
Last recorded76,354 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 76,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bad wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 76,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall where chalked 225 40 18 92 W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall two places where chalked deep cracks strong advisory !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bad wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2mm est (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer side wall damaged 205 55 r 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 dot perished/cracking outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2023 51,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,794 miles

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

Tracking may be needed

Fail 8 Jun 2022 46,794 miles

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

Tracking may be needed

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 41,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,145 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 38,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 35,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,887 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,022 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 HMV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HMV, 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 HMV registered?

FR13 HMV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is FR13 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 HMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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