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FV13 HGO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,836 mi
Last recorded71,836 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 HGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,105 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 69,171 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 65,713 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 60,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer treads getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,913 miles

Front n/s windscreen as marks from wiper blade

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,353 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 HGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HGO, 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

How do I check the history of FV13 HGO?

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What year was FV13 HGO registered?

FV13 HGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is FV13 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HGO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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