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FV13 HLC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,347 mi
Last recorded175,347 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 HLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 175,347 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 162,847 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 162,847 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 136,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 112,666 miles

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

emission to clean

Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 88,319 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 88,319 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,374 miles

front tyres worn low

windscreen damage n/s not in drivers view

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,091 miles

Tyre Pressure Monitor warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Nov 2017 62,053 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,664 miles

front brake pads wearing

front tyres wearing

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 HLC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLC, 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.

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What year was FV13 HLC registered?

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

Is FV13 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HLC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 HLC have outstanding finance?

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