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FP13 FGK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,287 mi
Last recorded112,287 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 FGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,287 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 112,287 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 109,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top strut mount

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPM light on

Pass 29 Nov 2023 102,259 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,608 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall has slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,222 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,185 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 69,773 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 69,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,710 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,803 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,472 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 FGK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FGK, 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.

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What year was FP13 FGK registered?

FP13 FGK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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