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FV13 JVH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,634 mi
Last recorded138,634 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 JVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 138,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 132,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 132,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

tpms warning lamp illuminated indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,407 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 81,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,525 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 62,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping inner tread blocks

Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No smoke detected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,793 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 JVH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc 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 JVH, 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 JVH registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV13 JVH 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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