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FV13 NHO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,455 mi
Last recorded124,455 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 NHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2026 124,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed running rough/misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and feels weak

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2025 115,574 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 115,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 104,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,712 miles

Nearside Front lower bumper damaged slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,632 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit inner tread groove, bald/thin inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

factory covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

factory fitted covers

Fail 3 Mar 2020 64,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides rear inner lights not working and warning on dash bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

factory fitted covers

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,556 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low, on legal limit 1.6mm and has a nail in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished

child seat clipped in n/s/r, not unclipped for full test, also covering rear centre buckle

child seat o/s/r, not clipped in, left unclipped

coolant level just below minimum

rear brake discs slightly corroded, can't see inner pads

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,560 miles

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

o/s front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2018 47,560 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,926 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,098 miles

osf tyre on 2mm and bald on the inner edge

slight oil mist around the tops of both front shock absorbers

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 NHO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

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

Is FV13 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 NHO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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