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FV13 LXB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,580 mi
Last recorded106,580 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,580 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,596 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 97,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,060 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 93,060 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread (2018 age)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 78,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,211 miles

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

fuel flap sticks shut

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,724 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,574 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,260 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 37,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

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

Is FV13 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 LXB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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