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FR13 OAS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,614 mi
Last recorded97,614 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 OAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 97,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,020 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both OSF & NSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 84,223 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2022 79,546 miles

Front both tyres wearing on the inner shoulders( tracking ??)

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 19 May 2021 74,383 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,222 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 65,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 59,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,931 miles

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 47,931 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted

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 OAS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OAS, 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 OAS registered?

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

Is FR13 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 OAS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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