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FR13 VXO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,936 mi
Last recorded84,936 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 84,936 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured slightly, light intensity and beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 76,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,214 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 71,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Deteriorated and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,179 miles

Fuel cap seal Cracking/Perished

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper Marks/Scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage caused by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to screen caused by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 55,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to screen caused by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marks in glass caused by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marks in glass caused by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,267 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior rear view mirror

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,549 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VXO 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 VXO, 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 VXO?

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What year was FR13 VXO registered?

FR13 VXO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is FR13 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VXO 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 VXO have outstanding finance?

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