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FL13 VFY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,539 mi
Last recorded87,539 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 VFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 87,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,426 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 4 Apr 2022 72,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 67,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 67,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,574 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 33,441 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,876 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

engine cover fitted

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 VFY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VFY, 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 FL13 VFY registered?

FL13 VFY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is FL13 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 VFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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