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FR13 XXA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,404 mi
Last recorded140,404 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 140,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 132,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 132,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 121,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 110,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 70,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,391 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,051 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 55,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,702 miles

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

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 XXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

FR13 XXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is FR13 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 XXA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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