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FV13 ODE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,689 mi
Last recorded74,689 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 74,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,387 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 57,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,317 miles

Front tyres wearing low on tread and tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Jun 2021 54,317 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low on tread and tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,792 miles

Front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,359 miles

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

vehicle under trays fitted

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 ODE 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 84.6%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

FV13 ODE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is FV13 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 ODE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 ODE have outstanding finance?

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