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FL13 VVN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,861 mi
Last recorded148,861 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 VVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 148,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 142,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 131,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 119,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 111,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 86,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,394 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,037 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm of traed (4.1.E.1)

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 VVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FL13 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

FL13 VVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is FL13 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 VVN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL13 VVN have outstanding finance?

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