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FR13 TGO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,300 mi
Last recorded109,300 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 TGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,300 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,946 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,779 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 68,779 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,374 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,265 miles

advise windscreen scuff due to previous poor wiper condition

Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,264 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 31 Oct 2016 37,264 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit

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 TGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

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

Is FR13 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 TGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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