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FV13 NHH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,638 mi
Last recorded97,638 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 NHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 97,638 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Engine - Large Cover & Under tray fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,206 miles

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

Large undertray fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,016 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 84,016 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,312 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,082 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,988 miles

Central Front Lower Reg plate damaged

Central Rear Lower Reg plate - deteriorated

Engine - Large Top cover & Under tray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Need renewal ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Need renewal ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,329 miles

Central Front Lower Reg plate cracked

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Alloy wheel rim VERY slight damage

Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 40,983 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))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 40,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not catching when pulled out (7.1.2 (c))

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 10 Oct 2018 40,983 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 3 Oct 2017 32,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,051 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 NHH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

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

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