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FG13 XPL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,060 mi
Last recorded80,060 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 XPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 80,060 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,146 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 69,146 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offsid (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,442 miles

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,694 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

washers inop at time of test motor heard running but temperature at -1 degrees

Fail 19 Mar 2018 34,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

washers inop at time of test motor heard running but temperature at -1 degrees

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,082 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 XPL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

FG13 XPL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is FG13 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 XPL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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