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FR13 OAB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,510 mi
Last recorded85,510 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 85,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking badly in tread area (almost exposing cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 81,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm, large rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm, large rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking badly in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 76,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 71,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,665 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,544 miles

Emission not detected because the vehicle is too clean

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,334 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 OAB 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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

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

Is FR13 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 OAB shows 10 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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