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FR13 YLY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,466 mi
Last recorded106,466 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,328 miles

undertrays fited obscuring inspection of underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,555 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear unable to clearly view rear brake pads

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear unable to clearly view rear brake pads

Fail 26 Sep 2023 96,555 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear unable to clearly view rear brake pads

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear unable to clearly view rear brake pads

Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 57,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,045 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,602 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,602 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f windscreen wiper blade split. (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 YLY 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 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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

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

Is FR13 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 YLY 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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