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EN13 FOV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN13 FOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 90,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,122 miles

Central Rear stop light cracked

Nearside indicator repeater cracked

Offside Front headlight aim weak

Offside Front wheel dented

Pass 14 Mar 2023 80,603 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

Nearside mirror indicator repeater cracked

Offside Front headlamp aim weak

Offside Front wheel dented

Rear tyres perished and cracked in between treads

Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Possible High Level Brake Light Not Working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,352 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Possible High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Possible High Level Brake Light Not Working

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,172 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt unable to be checked

Offside Rear seat belt unable to be checked

Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,144 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 46,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,463 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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EN13 FOV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EN13 FOV, 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 EN13 FOV registered?

EN13 FOV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is EN13 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN13 FOV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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