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FR13 VXC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 72,511 miles

Front Coolant level low

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

TPMS light on dashboard

Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,239 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 69,239 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,918 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,061 miles

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 59,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,682 miles

front lower grille damaged

offside front wing damaged

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,807 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,083 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,641 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,882 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 VXC 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 VXC, 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

How do I check the history of FR13 VXC?

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What year was FR13 VXC registered?

FR13 VXC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2013.

Is FR13 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VXC 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 VXC have outstanding finance?

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