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FR13 UOA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,528 mi
Last recorded109,528 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 109,528 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2024 103,735 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

Nearside Front TYRE NOT FITTED ACCORDDANCE WITH SIDE WALLINSTRUCTIONS

REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 95,202 miles

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

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

evidence of oil leak on undertray

Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,440 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,681 miles

Front Wipers Smear The Screen Slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 40,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,533 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 UOA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

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

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