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F23 TKO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 TKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 63,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 48,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,815 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,359 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 31,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,207 miles

3 winter tyres fitted 1 non winter tyre fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 27,207 miles

3 winter tyres fitted 1 non winter tyre fitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F23 TKO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 F23 TKO, 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 F23 TKO registered?

F23 TKO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 2013.

Is F23 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F23 TKO 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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