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FV13 JWP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,568 mi
Last recorded47,568 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 JWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 47,568 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 44,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 42,431 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 39,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 36,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,782 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 23,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 19,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,133 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 JWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

FV13 JWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is FV13 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 JWP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 JWP have outstanding finance?

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