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FV13 MVZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,407 mi
Last recorded150,407 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 150,407 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 128,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,754 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens damaged

Rear Suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 113,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Side repeater lens damaged

Rear Suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2022 106,907 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 106,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,358 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,123 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both dipped beam aimed to high. ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 72,658 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 65,165 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,830 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 MVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

FV13 MVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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The MOT history for FV13 MVZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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