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FV13 HBZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,082 mi
Last recorded93,082 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 93,082 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 86,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trail arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trail arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 84,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,319 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 78,319 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AND INNER CRACKED. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,778 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,713 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,414 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 48,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,705 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,442 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 HBZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

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

Is FV13 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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