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FR13 YGW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,886 mi
Last recorded98,886 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 98,886 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 98,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 86,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 73,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SEVERE WEAR TO SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 62,180 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 62,138 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 49,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,989 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 44,253 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

No gas blast detected at time of test

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,392 miles

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

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

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

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

no exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

undertrays fitted obsructing examination of components underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,946 miles

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

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 YGW 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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

FR13 YGW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is FR13 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 YGW 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.

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