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FV13 HPX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,526 mi
Last recorded130,526 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 130,526 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat / nav ()

Fail 31 Oct 2025 130,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat / nav ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 123,632 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brakes are binding but not excessively

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

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brakes are binding but not excessively

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

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 107,827 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,201 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 96,196 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,078 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,078 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all brake pads 70% worn

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 HPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 HPX, 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 HPX registered?

FV13 HPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is FV13 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HPX 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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