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FR13 WTV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 WTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 115,127 miles

both front shocks slightly leaking

both rear tyres cracked in tread

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear light lens broken

various damage over vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2026 115,127 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front shocks slightly leaking

both rear tyres cracked in tread

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear light lens broken

various damage over vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,658 miles

offside front tyre perished

various damage over vehicle

nearside front shock slight leak

nearside mirror casing missing

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Feb 2025 109,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front shock slight leak

nearside mirror casing missing

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

various damage over vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2024 102,634 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside mirror casing missing

various damage over vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2024 102,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre perished

nearside mirror casing missing

rear discs corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,734 miles

both front shocks damp

nearside mirror casing missing

rear discs corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,205 miles

rear discs corroded

various damage over vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2021 84,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear discs corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2020 77,073 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 77,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,568 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,070 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 WTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

FR13 WTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is FR13 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 WTV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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