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FR13 VWB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,707 mi
Last recorded51,707 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 51,707 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,949 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 46,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 43,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 40,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 36,591 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,499 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre are close to legal limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,693 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Fail 26 Jun 2018 30,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,008 miles

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

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Fail 26 Jun 2017 27,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,469 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 22,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VWB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

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

Is FR13 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VWB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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