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FR13 YGD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,906 mi
Last recorded125,906 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 125,906 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 114,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and crack showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 99,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 69,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,980 miles

Offside Front door has slight movement at hinge when open

Pass 22 May 2017 57,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,132 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 YGD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

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

Is FR13 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 YGD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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