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FG13 HKX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,127 mi
Last recorded67,127 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 HKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 67,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,754 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 57,674 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover Missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 57,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover Missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,185 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,135 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged damage to inner and outer sidewalls 235-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and Outer Sidewall/ Impact Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 53,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and Outer Sidewall/ Impact Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,615 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 38,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,070 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 HKX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

FG13 HKX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is FG13 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 HKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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