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FV13 LXD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,811 mi
Last recorded61,811 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 61,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,576 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 59,555 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 58,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 56,443 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 56,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,305 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 52,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,498 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 50,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,378 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 44,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,575 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 1 Apr 2017 32,891 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,427 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 LXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

FV13 LXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is FV13 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 LXD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 LXD have outstanding finance?

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