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FR13 WDV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,313 mi
Last recorded101,313 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 WDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 101,313 miles

TPMS warning on.

Fail 16 Jun 2026 101,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning on.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,475 miles

TPMS warning lamp on.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 82,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Metal in tyre.

TPMS warning lamp on.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,471 miles

TPMS light on indicating a loss of pressure.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 63,502 miles

TPMS indicates a soft tyre.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,303 miles

TPMS shows soft tyre.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,152 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 49,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,247 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,211 miles

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edges.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,728 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WDV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

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

Is FR13 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 WDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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