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FM13 GPX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,927 mi
Last recorded67,927 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 GPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 67,927 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 67,927 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,418 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,659 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 54,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT + worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 41,276 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,341 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,249 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 GPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM13 GPX, 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 FM13 GPX registered?

FM13 GPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 2013.

Is FM13 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 GPX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM13 GPX have outstanding finance?

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