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FR13 YGP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,194 mi
Last recorded102,194 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 102,194 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 91,298 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,185 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 78,856 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 78,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 61,586 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2019 61,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,576 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 YGP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

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

Is FR13 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 YGP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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