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FH13 HTG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,786 mi
Last recorded80,786 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 HTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,786 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 80,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,522 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 63,656 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,015 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper headlamp mount broken

Fail 28 Jan 2021 53,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper headlamp mount broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 50,763 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 50,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 42,603 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 33,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,628 miles

Front both front tyres wearing 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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FH13 HTG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HTG, 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 FH13 HTG registered?

FH13 HTG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FH13 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 HTG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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