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FV13 BBF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,413 mi
Last recorded112,413 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 101,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 88,079 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 88,079 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,919 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 56,230 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,484 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limits

Pass 31 May 2017 27,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,306 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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FV13 BBF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV13 BBF, 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 FV13 BBF registered?

FV13 BBF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is FV13 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 BBF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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