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FG13 HLM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,664 mi
Last recorded142,664 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 HLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 142,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

front & rear sub frames slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 142,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front & rear sub frames slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 128,971 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,651 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,859 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 64,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,228 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2018 49,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,318 miles

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

Nearside Front bold on inner edges

Offside Front bold on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Mar 2016 17,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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 HLM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

FG13 HLM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is FG13 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 HLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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