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FR13 KYP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,879 mi
Last recorded110,879 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 110,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 81,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,643 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 43,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,170 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 KYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KYP, 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 KYP registered?

FR13 KYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is FR13 KYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 KYP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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