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FR13 UPJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,087 mi
Last recorded108,087 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 UPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 108,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 107,566 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,583 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,223 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 89,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake back plate insecure

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,882 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,328 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in shoulder of tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated due to age 2013

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,925 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,919 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 UPJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

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

Is FR13 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 UPJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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