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FV13 FRL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,868 mi
Last recorded106,868 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 FRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 106,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 99,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,094 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,360 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,328 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,433 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,128 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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FV13 FRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV13 FRL, 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 FV13 FRL?

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What year was FV13 FRL registered?

FV13 FRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is FV13 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 FRL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 FRL have outstanding finance?

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