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FV13 EXD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,242 mi
Last recorded149,242 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 149,242 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2026 148,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 136,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 122,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 103,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 90,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,390 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,805 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 EXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD?

You can check the full history of FV13 EXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV13 EXD registered?

FV13 EXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is FV13 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 EXD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 EXD have outstanding finance?

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