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FR13 TPV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,851 mi
Last recorded110,851 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 TPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 110,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2024 88,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,179 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,670 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,220 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 51,696 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,163 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 TPV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

FR13 TPV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is FR13 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 TPV 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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