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FP13 FGU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,628 mi
Last recorded143,628 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 FGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 143,628 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 143,451 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,395 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 101,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,384 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 65,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 49,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,909 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 FGU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGU, 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 FP13 FGU?

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What year was FP13 FGU registered?

FP13 FGU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is FP13 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 FGU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP13 FGU have outstanding finance?

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