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FM03 FLY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,912 mi
Last recorded183,912 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 183,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 176,304 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 176,304 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 172,239 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 172,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205\55\16 x2 worn on edge close too legal markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 167,115 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 160,073 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 153,327 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 153,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 142,563 miles

Front tyres at 3.5mm

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Pass 19 Oct 2018 120,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,363 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,627 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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FM03 FLY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FM03 FLY, 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 FM03 FLY registered?

FM03 FLY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is FM03 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 FLY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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