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FR13 RUJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,043 mi
Last recorded61,043 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,043 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 57,968 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 57,958 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,884 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres showing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,569 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing 1813 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.0 mm, worn on the inner edge and showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of perishing, approximately 3.5 mm and 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.0 mm, worn on the inner edge and showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of perishing and 7 years old 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 30,578 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 30,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,347 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 RUJ 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 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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

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

Is FR13 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 RUJ 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.

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