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FR13 VXW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,167 mi
Last recorded54,167 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 54,167 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 51,759 miles

rear tyres 12 years old, advise replacement

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,513 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 45,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has obvious accelerated wear on shoulder of tread SIZE: 195/65R15H

Offside Front Inner Tyre has obvious accelerated wear on shoulder of tread

Wheel trims fitted that obscure some hub components

Pass 23 Jul 2020 32,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 29,908 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 26,483 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,824 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,452 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 VXW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

FR13 VXW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is FR13 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VXW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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