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FV13 BCF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,422 mi
Last recorded44,422 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 44,422 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 40,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,755 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 35,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 33,344 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,603 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 28,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,841 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,739 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 BCF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BCF, 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 FV13 BCF?

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What year was FV13 BCF registered?

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

Is FV13 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 BCF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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