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FV13 HRF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 HRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 119,052 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2026 119,052 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,805 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,901 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,277 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 57,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 50,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pad warning indicator light on

Fail 25 Jan 2018 50,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pad warning indicator light on

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,100 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 HRF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

FV13 HRF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is FV13 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 HRF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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