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FL13 TVP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,784 mi
Last recorded58,784 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 TVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 58,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,358 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 57,170 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,587 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 51,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 45,622 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 42,136 miles

both rear tyres perished & cracked on outer shoulder

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2018 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Rear reflector missing in bumper cover (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner tread within central 3/4 ()

both rear tyres perished & cracked on outer shoulder

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,029 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,643 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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FL13 TVP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 FL13 TVP, 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 FL13 TVP?

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What year was FL13 TVP registered?

FL13 TVP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is FL13 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 TVP 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.

Does FL13 TVP have outstanding finance?

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