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FR13 URA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,697 mi
Last recorded122,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 URA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 122,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 122,695 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 114,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 110,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 110,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 100,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,216 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

offside front and nearside front tyres are worn thin on the inside edges and approaching the wear bars

Fail 7 Sep 2022 89,210 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

offside front and nearside front tyres are worn thin on the inside edges and approaching the wear bars

Pass 28 Aug 2021 76,759 miles

nearside ear tyre becoming perished

slight weep on the nearside front shock absorber

Fail 28 Aug 2021 76,756 miles

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

nearside ear tyre becoming perished

slight weep on the nearside front shock absorber

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,557 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,777 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,776 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 36,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

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 URA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

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

Is FR13 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 URA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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