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FM13 FCU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 FCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 120,846 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 110,734 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,637 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,818 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,581 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,553 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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FM13 FCU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FM13 FCU, 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 FM13 FCU?

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What year was FM13 FCU registered?

FM13 FCU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 August 2013.

Is FM13 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 FCU shows 11 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 FM13 FCU have outstanding finance?

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