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FR13 VPV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,586 mi
Last recorded100,586 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 VPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 100,586 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 6 Jun 2022 87,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,136 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres lumpy inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2021 72,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both tyres lumpy inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2020 59,039 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 59,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,456 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,664 miles

osf tyre wearing off on outside edges

slight corrosion on osr disc

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 9,700 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 VPV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

FR13 VPV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is FR13 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VPV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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