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FR13 OBN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,171 mi
Last recorded76,171 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 OBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 76,171 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,584 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 64,847 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 64,847 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 59,697 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,667 miles

front tyres treads low on edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,146 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,993 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,689 miles

under trays 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 OBN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OBN, 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

How do I check the history of FR13 OBN?

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What year was FR13 OBN registered?

FR13 OBN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is FR13 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 OBN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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