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FV13 OCX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,241 mi
Last recorded109,241 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 OCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 109,241 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 104,756 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from centre mirror ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.9mm on outer edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from screen ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 99,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,103 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 95,102 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken on bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,368 miles

Corrosion to both rear discs.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,350 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))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,350 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 79,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 79,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,880 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 OCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

FV13 OCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is FV13 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OCX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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