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FV13 OBK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,028 mi
Last recorded115,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 115,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 108,133 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 101,138 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,304 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,085 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,459 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 63,982 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 May 2018 50,880 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,901 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 May 2016 34,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm tyre size 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to read

Fail 14 May 2016 34,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on inside edge. tyre construction visible (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm tyre size 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to read

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 OBK 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 OBK, 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 OBK registered?

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

Is FV13 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OBK 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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