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FH13 DWC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,777 mi
Last recorded116,777 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 DWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,777 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 116,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,924 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,249 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,485 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 92,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 83,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 83,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer tyre wall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,364 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 76,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2019 71,504 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,820 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FH13 DWC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH13 DWC, 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

How do I check the history of FH13 DWC?

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What year was FH13 DWC registered?

FH13 DWC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is FH13 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 DWC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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