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FR13 RVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,903 mi
Last recorded105,903 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 RVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 105,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,478 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 97,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 83,471 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 77,367 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,000 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 66,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,023 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 RVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT?

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What year was FR13 RVT registered?

FR13 RVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is FR13 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 RVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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