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FR13 XYP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,953 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 124,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,910 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 116,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 107,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,880 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 99,873 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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,881 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,026 miles

Central Front window screen has chip in center

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,908 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,361 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 XYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

FR13 XYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is FR13 XYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 XYP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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