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FR13 VWU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,350 mi
Last recorded95,350 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,350 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 95,350 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 85,027 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 85,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 60,235 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,134 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 VWU 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 83.3%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

Is FR13 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR13 VWU have outstanding finance?

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