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FL13 VGE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,103 mi
Last recorded91,103 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 VGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 91,103 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 91,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 90,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,353 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,369 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 77,947 miles

Central Front chip on windscreen

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 77,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted fixing spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front chip on windscreen

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,378 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 62,378 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,359 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 12 Jun 2019 52,161 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 43,423 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,965 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 36,964 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,273 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split on ends

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges Bald

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall scuffed/kerbed also perished

Fail 14 Mar 2017 35,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing chords (4.1.D.1b)

Both front wiper blade rubbers split on ends

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges Bald

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall scuffed/kerbed also perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 26,959 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged Bead distorted/tyre not seating correctly (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall kerb damage

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 VGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL13 VGE, 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 FL13 VGE registered?

FL13 VGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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