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FV13 BBN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,048 mi
Last recorded130,048 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 130,048 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 130,046 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 116,641 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,364 miles

T.P.S lamp on

Pass 12 Nov 2022 90,813 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,026 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,231 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 73,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and scored

Pass 15 May 2019 56,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,954 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,106 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 195/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 45,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BBN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FV13 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

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

Is FV13 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 BBN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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