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FR13 UKC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,281 mi
Last recorded58,281 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,891 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 48,577 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,768 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 43,876 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low on inside edge - AT LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

n/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low on inside edge - AT LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

o/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,118 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,557 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 UKC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

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

Is FR13 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 UKC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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