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FA12 TMA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,549 mi
Last recorded124,549 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA12 TMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 124,549 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 120,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 111,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 99,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,212 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,037 miles

Both front shock absorbers weaping fluid

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,208 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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FA12 TMA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA12 TMA, 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 FA12 TMA registered?

FA12 TMA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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