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FR13 VUN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,697 mi
Last recorded39,697 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 39,697 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2024 35,973 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,548 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 30,628 miles

Fuel tank cap sealing ring starting to crack and split

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and in between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,873 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 20,703 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 18,106 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 VUN 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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

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

Is FR13 VUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VUN 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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