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FR13 RUC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,237 mi
Last recorded99,237 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 99,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 91,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 83,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 72,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 52,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,179 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 27,925 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,695 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 18,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 RUC 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 RUC, 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 RUC?

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What year was FR13 RUC registered?

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

Is FR13 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 RUC 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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