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FR13 LRE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,689 mi
Last recorded138,689 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 138,689 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x seat ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 x 65 x 15 cracking in tread area getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise changing soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 x 65 x 15 cracking in tread area getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded but not serious

Pass 16 Sep 2024 133,764 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 133,764 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,368 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,343 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 102,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 87,827 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 87,827 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,530 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Corrosion On Face Of Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,065 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,962 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LRE 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 LRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR13 LRE registered?

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

Is FR13 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 LRE 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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