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EO13 FCG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,031 mi
Last recorded115,031 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO13 FCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 115,031 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,665 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 113,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,193 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 104,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 86,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 73,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 63,088 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 46,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,292 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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EO13 FCG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO13 FCG, 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 EO13 FCG registered?

EO13 FCG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is EO13 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO13 FCG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO13 FCG have outstanding finance?

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