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DV13 FCD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,478 mi
Last recorded51,478 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 FCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 51,478 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 51,478 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,620 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive under engine/gearbox unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 40,620 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive under engine/gearbox unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,330 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,698 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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DV13 FCD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV13 FCD, 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.

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What year was DV13 FCD registered?

DV13 FCD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2013.

Is DV13 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV13 FCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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