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FH13 SCX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,377 mi
Last recorded100,377 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 SCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 100,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S outer pad low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear and N/S/F tyres and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,491 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,170 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 56,859 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 56,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,150 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,225 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jul 2017 18,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,589 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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FH13 SCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FH13 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

FH13 SCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2013.

Is FH13 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 SCX 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.

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