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FG13 CWD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,901 mi
Last recorded101,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 CWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 101,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavy wear inner edges change ASAP 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner stepping out of shape

Fail 27 Jan 2026 101,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavy wear inner edges change ASAP 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner stepping out of shape

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 92,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 81,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,292 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 73,292 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,328 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,397 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 May 2016 30,237 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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FG13 CWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWD, 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 FG13 CWD registered?

FG13 CWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is FG13 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 CWD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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