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FR13 WKU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 WKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 79,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,788 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 54,675 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 54,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,706 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2016 27,706 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on 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 WKU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

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

Is FR13 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 WKU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR13 WKU have outstanding finance?

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