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FR13 PYD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,539 mi
Last recorded123,539 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 PYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 123,539 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 113,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 109,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,402 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,005 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 88,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,717 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,358 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear puncture on tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,312 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 PYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD?

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What year was FR13 PYD registered?

FR13 PYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2013.

Is FR13 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 PYD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR13 PYD have outstanding finance?

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