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FV13 LWZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,840 mi
Last recorded91,840 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,840 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 80,555 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,581 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,121 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 70,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 62,194 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,068 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 53,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,349 miles

emission[undeteced peak]

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,751 miles

undetected peak on emmissions/pass

Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

undetected peak on emmissions/pass

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 LWZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

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

Is FV13 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 LWZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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