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FR13 KNU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,703 mi
Last recorded115,703 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 KNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 115,703 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread depth and signs of cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth and signs of cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,864 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted / scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted / scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 68,088 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,210 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,609 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 50,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 28 May 2019 44,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,578 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 24,441 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 KNU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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