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FV13 LTT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,472 mi
Last recorded157,472 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 157,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 148,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 137,656 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,439 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 112,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some engine components

under trays fitted unable to chock some under vehicle components

Fail 2 Jun 2018 102,835 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some engine components

under trays fitted unable to chock some under vehicle components

Pass 16 May 2017 81,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some engine components

under trays fitted unable to chock some under vehicle components

Fail 16 May 2017 81,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant level low

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some engine components

under trays fitted unable to chock some under vehicle components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,949 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 LTT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LTT, 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 LTT registered?

FV13 LTT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is FV13 LTT safe to buy?

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