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FG13 XPN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,429 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,291 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,283 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 55,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,972 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 35,459 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 35,457 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 25,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 17,603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,260 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 XPN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

FG13 XPN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FG13 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 XPN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG13 XPN have outstanding finance?

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