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FR13 NLE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,045 mi
Last recorded121,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 121,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2025 116,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 107,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 90,888 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 69,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,484 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 47,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light reset during test (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,956 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,599 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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 NLE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

FR13 NLE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FR13 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 NLE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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