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FV13 FUE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,751 mi
Last recorded126,751 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 FUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 114,944 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,626 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 110,626 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,910 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,944 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 51,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 FUE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

FV13 FUE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is FV13 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 FUE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 FUE have outstanding finance?

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