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FR13 YGO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,922 mi
Last recorded132,922 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 132,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,758 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2025 116,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 110,520 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 105,739 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 105,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner BRAKE PAD

Offside Rear Outer BRAKE PAD

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,871 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,305 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,286 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

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

Is FR13 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 YGO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR13 YGO have outstanding finance?

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