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FV13 GVZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 GVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,858 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Offside Rear brake binding felt by hand brake upper limits just met

Offside Rear brake pad very low

Rear suspension has general surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2025 84,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,451 miles

heat shield above rear silencer loose

Pass 10 May 2023 74,139 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 69,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,304 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 64,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 60,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,536 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 GVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

FV13 GVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is FV13 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 GVZ 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.

Does FV13 GVZ have outstanding finance?

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