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FR13 VVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 VVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 92,777 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 86,351 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both drivers and passengers rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 68,210 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 55,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked / perished 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 49,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to legal requirement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 43,857 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 43,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 27,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 20,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

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

Is FR13 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VVT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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