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FR13 RTU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,921 mi
Last recorded64,921 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 64,921 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,855 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 63,855 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 30,418 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 28,299 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 22,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,845 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 RTU 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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

FR13 RTU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is FR13 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 RTU 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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