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FV13 HCG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,227 mi
Last recorded78,227 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 HCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 77,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 74,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 69,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 60,447 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,937 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,001 miles

both rear tyres slightly stepping on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2017 39,494 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 HCG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

FV13 HCG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is FV13 HCG safe to buy?

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