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FR13 YFS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,309 mi
Last recorded156,309 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 156,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 141,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 123,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 115,754 miles

Rear suspension axle slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 115,754 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Mirror housing slightly damaged- has gaffer tape on housing

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

Rear suspension axle slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 115,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Mirror housing slightly damaged- has gaffer tape on housing

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

Rear suspension axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 111,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,513 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 102,513 miles

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

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

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

TPS Light on

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 85,117 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,375 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YFS 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

FR13 YFS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2013.

Is FR13 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 YFS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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