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FV13 HCY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,784 mi
Last recorded145,784 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 HCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 145,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 145,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 139,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 131,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 131,002 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 122,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 111,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splits/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 111,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn/torn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splits/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 100,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 90,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,782 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,992 miles

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

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

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

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 HCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

FV13 HCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is FV13 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HCY 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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