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FR13 LOD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 LOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 134,248 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 134,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,287 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,546 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,915 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 96,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 91,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,962 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 17 Jun 2020 62,885 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,270 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm and badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,518 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 LOD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 LOD, 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 LOD registered?

FR13 LOD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is FR13 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 LOD 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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