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FR13 LUD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 113,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,595 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 94,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 73,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,421 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,435 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,556 miles

o/s/r disc pitted and in poor con

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,235 miles

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

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 LUD 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 100%.

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 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

FR13 LUD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is FR13 LUD safe to buy?

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