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FG63 POV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,467 mi
Last recorded49,467 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 POV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 49,467 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 48,956 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 48,682 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 48,173 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 47,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,916 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,450 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,129 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,393 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2016 17,481 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner 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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FG63 POV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG63 POV, 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 FG63 POV registered?

FG63 POV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is FG63 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG63 POV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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