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FR13 RYO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,414 mi
Last recorded69,414 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside and offside need changing soon as possible (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 62,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,714 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 53,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 43,833 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,843 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 38,000 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 38,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,370 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,570 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 RYO 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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

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

Is FR13 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 RYO 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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