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FR13 WHW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 WHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 78,671 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,944 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 69,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 MM (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2018 50,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 MM (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,333 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 WHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

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

Is FR13 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 WHW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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