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FR13 WFM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,134 mi
Last recorded59,134 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 WFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 59,134 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 59,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 50,217 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,648 miles

Nearside Front possible hydraulic fluid leak brake/clutch but need to remove covers to be sure.further inspection needed..

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 32,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 31,030 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,865 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 WFM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

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

Is FR13 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 WFM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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