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FR13 SFX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,074 mi
Last recorded80,074 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 80,074 miles

Front bonnet is slightly damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bumper is slightly damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2024 80,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front bonnet is slightly damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bumper is slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 59,797 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,406 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,979 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 35,979 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 25,875 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 15,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 14,178 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 SFX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 SFX, 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.

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What year was FR13 SFX registered?

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

Is FR13 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 SFX 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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