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FV13 NNH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 NNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 97,311 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 91,223 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 5 Feb 2025 91,223 miles

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

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 10 Feb 2024 86,511 miles

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

Rear wiper rubber missing

service light is on

Pass 6 Feb 2023 82,007 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 82,007 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 77,408 miles

exhaust emissions to low to record

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,741 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 72,741 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper retaining bolts (1.1.21 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,899 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 64,899 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,780 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have slight lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres tread depth on 2-3mm,may require to attention

o/s/r tyre on inner edge slight wearing worn(step)MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION

Fail 14 Apr 2018 54,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have slight lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres tread depth on 2-3mm,may require to attention

o/s/r tyre on inner edge slight wearing worn(step)MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION

Pass 17 Apr 2017 38,525 miles

Emissions too low to record

Engine cover fitted & under trays

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,592 miles

Nearside 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 NNH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NNH, 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 NNH registered?

FV13 NNH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is FV13 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 NNH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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