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FR13 KSX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,608 mi
Last recorded136,608 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 136,608 miles

Front subframe has corrosion

Nearside Front wing has surface corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 125,339 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 124,493 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 95,492 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 91,176 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 85,249 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 85,247 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs heavily pitted and corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs heavily pitted and corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,519 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 KSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

FR13 KSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is FR13 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 KSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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