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FV13 EXH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,494 mi
Last recorded118,494 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 EXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,494 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 118,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 92,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,785 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,957 miles

corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

exhaust emission test carried out, reading too low to register

n/s/f tyre wear to edges also slight cracking to tread (4mm)

o/s/f tyre wear to edges also slight cracking to tread (3mm)

uneven wear to both rear tyres

wear to front brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,013 miles

under body plstic covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,623 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 21,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 EXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EXH, 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.

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What year was FV13 EXH registered?

FV13 EXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is FV13 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 EXH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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