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FG13 CVY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,228 mi
Last recorded78,228 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 CVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter damaged but prevents ingress of dirt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 78,191 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter damaged but prevents ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,462 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 52,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,655 miles

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 17 Mar 2020 43,221 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 43,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 10,841 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 10,841 miles

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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FG13 CVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG13 CVY, 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 FG13 CVY registered?

FG13 CVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is FG13 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 CVY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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