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FR13 VTE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,174 mi
Last recorded39,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 39,174 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2025 38,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 37,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 36,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 35,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 34,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 33,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 30,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 28,524 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,454 miles

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

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 VTE 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 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 VTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR13 VTE registered?

FR13 VTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is FR13 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VTE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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