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FH13 OAC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,171 mi
Last recorded144,171 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 OAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 144,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 126,626 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 114,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 98,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,083 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel has damage to its inside rim

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 OAC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH13 OAC, 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 FH13 OAC registered?

FH13 OAC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is FH13 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 OAC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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