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FV13 EXE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,227 mi
Last recorded28,227 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 EXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 28,227 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2025 26,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 23,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 22,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 21,542 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 19,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 19,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 17,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,244 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 15,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,830 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,205 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 EXE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

FV13 EXE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is FV13 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 EXE 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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