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FG13 VVN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,215 mi
Last recorded141,215 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 VVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 141,215 miles

Nearside Front fog bulb not working

Fail 4 Jun 2026 141,213 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog bulb not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 136,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 129,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 124,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,860 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 107,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 93,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 92,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,608 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 62,615 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsr osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 53,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,112 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 VVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

FG13 VVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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The MOT history for FG13 VVN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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