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FR13 VUU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,696 mi
Last recorded77,696 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 77,696 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,633 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,906 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,409 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 45,693 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 5 Feb 2019 39,916 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,885 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip lose

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + side wall cracking but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

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 VUU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

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

Is FR13 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VUU 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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