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FV13 LXE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,446 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Dec 2024 108,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,895 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 82,644 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 82,600 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 70,060 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 61,082 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 61,082 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,386 miles

Central exhaust bracket/sleeve corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 50,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust bracket/sleeve corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,902 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 35,870 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LXE 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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

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

Is FV13 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 LXE 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.

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