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FR13 NNU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,634 mi
Last recorded134,634 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 134,634 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 134,634 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 130,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 125,910 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 120,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,943 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 115,943 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 20 Jul 2020 115,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on each arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on each arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 115,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on each arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on each arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,471 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges - advise replacement - 195/65r15 91v Falken ZIEX ZE914 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges - Continental ContiEcoContact 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 80,553 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges - advise replacement - 195/65r15 91v Falken ZIEX ZE914 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges - Continental ContiEcoContact 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,398 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,753 miles

engine under tray fitted

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 NNU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

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

Is FR13 NNU safe to buy?

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