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FR13 YJH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,443 mi
Last recorded107,443 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 107,443 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 107,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 100,668 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,228 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 75,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 61,964 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 61,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 52,215 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 52,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 42,511 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 33,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,610 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 YJH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YJH, 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

How do I check the history of FR13 YJH?

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What year was FR13 YJH registered?

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

Is FR13 YJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 YJH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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