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EN13 FPG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,569 mi
Last recorded143,569 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN13 FPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,569 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 143,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both front discs) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 77,850 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both front discs) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,283 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 73,283 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount removed from offside lower of front screen. ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 69,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,972 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,708 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 FPG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EN13 FPG, 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 EN13 FPG registered?

EN13 FPG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is EN13 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN13 FPG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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