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FG13 VMM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 VMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 79,149 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 79,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,472 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 71,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,585 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 16 Sep 2021 52,675 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 52,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,856 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 VMM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

FG13 VMM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is FG13 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 VMM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG13 VMM have outstanding finance?

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