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FR13 LRL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,454 mi
Last recorded130,454 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 115,102 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 108,675 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,301 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,928 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,472 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 68,060 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Dec 2018 68,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear brake pads wearing thin at inner edge

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,605 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,073 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 LRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LRL, 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

How do I check the history of FR13 LRL?

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What year was FR13 LRL registered?

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

Is FR13 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 LRL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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