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FM13 GPO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,918 mi
Last recorded94,918 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 GPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 87,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,931 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 80,931 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 73,726 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 52,858 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,417 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 GPO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO?

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What year was FM13 GPO registered?

FM13 GPO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is FM13 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 GPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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