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FV13 HBK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,179 mi
Last recorded112,179 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 HBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 112,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,371 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 105,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,178 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 101,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Bump stop fitted upside down

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from windscreen ()

Offside Front bump stop incorrectly fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2021 85,952 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2020 76,894 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 76,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,030 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 28,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

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

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 HBK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

FV13 HBK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is FV13 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HBK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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