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FV13 HPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,306 mi
Last recorded67,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 67,306 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,384 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,367 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 42,797 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,357 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder/sidewall nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,429 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,210 miles

Offside Front door has slight play in hinge/pin

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all road wheels to be removed for further brake inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring various components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,882 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 19,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HPU 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 91.7%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

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

Is FV13 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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