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FR13 LVF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,494 mi
Last recorded96,494 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 LVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 89,844 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,648 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 24 Aug 2022 85,370 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 85,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 76,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,665 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,665 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheels have restricted movement (Both)

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2018 53,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheels have restricted movement (Both)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall cracks present

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emission N/A as too low for detection

Fail 14 Jul 2017 45,430 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall cracks present

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emission N/A as too low for detection

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,924 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 5 Jul 2016 35,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

trigger point not met

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 LVF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

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

Is FR13 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 LVF shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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