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FP13 FKV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,077 mi
Last recorded147,077 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 FKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 147,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 136,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 130,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 126,532 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 126,532 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,826 miles

Emission pass 0.00, oil temp measured,plate limit applied 0.50

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe inner edge wear 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe inner edge wear 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspect excess toe out

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 94,826 miles

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

Emission pass 0.00, oil temp measured,plate limit applied 0.50

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe inner edge wear 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe inner edge wear 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspect excess toe out

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,334 miles

Emission pass 0.00, oil temp measured, plate limit applied 0.50

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low at very inner edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low at very inner edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 65,768 miles

emissions 0.00

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 65,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

emissions 0.00

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 54,604 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged but not punctured or holed

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 FKV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV?

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What year was FP13 FKV registered?

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

Is FP13 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 FKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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