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FV13 HKE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,326 mi
Last recorded107,326 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 HKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,326 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 95,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 84,964 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 68,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,014 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,550 miles

Clutch pedal stiff.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,818 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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 HKE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

FV13 HKE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is FV13 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HKE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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