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FP13 CBV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,982 mi
Last recorded156,982 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 CBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 156,982 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 148,421 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,304 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,517 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 110,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 85,529 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE PERISHING & CRACKING(205-55X16V),CHANGE SOON.

CAM BELT HISTORY ??????????

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SERVICE DUE ON DASH.

Fail 14 May 2019 85,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF TYRE SHOWING CORDS ON INNER EDGE,POSSIBLE TRACKING PROBLEM. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE PERISHING & CRACKING(205-55X16V),CHANGE SOON.

CAM BELT HISTORY ??????????

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES,EXCESSIVE ON INNER EDGE,CLOSE TO CORDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SERVICE DUE ON DASH.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,145 miles

REAR TYRES 2013 YEAR,PERISHING. 205-55X16V

Pass 11 May 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,035 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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FP13 CBV 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 FP13 CBV, 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 FP13 CBV registered?

FP13 CBV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is FP13 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 CBV 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.

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