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FR13 YJL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,839 mi
Last recorded138,839 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 138,839 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 138,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 130,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 122,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 118,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 104,054 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 103,566 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,984 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 83,264 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,068 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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 YJL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL?

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What year was FR13 YJL registered?

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

Is FR13 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 YJL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR13 YJL have outstanding finance?

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