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FR13 VXD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,523 mi
Last recorded86,523 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 82,859 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 82,859 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 71,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,865 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 64,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,061 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,099 miles

Nearside Rear Something loose inside n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,839 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 32,839 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,770 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 VXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

FR13 VXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2013.

Is FR13 VXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VXD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR13 VXD have outstanding finance?

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