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FR13 VUG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,460 mi
Last recorded46,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 VUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 46,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2025 40,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,440 miles

Fuel cap seal poor

Pass 2 Jun 2023 32,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 27,590 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,059 miles

THE NSF AND OSR TYRES ARE CRACKED BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS.

Pass 28 May 2020 25,106 miles

The nsf and osr tyres are both cracking between the tread blocks

Pass 4 Jun 2019 23,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 22,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,185 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 VUG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

FR13 VUG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is FR13 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VUG shows 11 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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