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FR13 YHU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,721 mi
Last recorded141,721 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 YHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,721 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 124,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 124,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,930 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 79,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 63,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 63,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,256 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,225 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 45,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 37,071 miles

Front Both front tyres worn smooth on shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,706 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 YHU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

FR13 YHU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is FR13 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 YHU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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