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FR13 UJM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 UJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2025 95,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 91,657 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,783 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 87,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,489 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres have light cracking to walls and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 77,852 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2018 65,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,099 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UJM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UJM, 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

How do I check the history of FR13 UJM?

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What year was FR13 UJM registered?

FR13 UJM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2013.

Is FR13 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 UJM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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