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FR13 RXM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

121,344 mi
Last recorded121,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 RXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 121,344 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 111,002 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 111,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 102,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,291 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,314 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 52,994 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,359 miles

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

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 RXM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

FR13 RXM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is FR13 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 RXM 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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