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FV13 LXT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,673 mi
Last recorded133,673 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 133,673 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 124,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 104,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 104,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring lower cup rubber appears to be misaligned

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,984 miles

Cambelt due??

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,443 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 LXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

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

Is FV13 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 LXT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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