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FV13 ODF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,301 mi
Last recorded130,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 ODF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 130,301 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 116,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 105,216 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,545 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 89,545 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 77,124 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 55,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all worn (3.5.1g)

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

emissions too clean to read

Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

e.m.i light on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,590 miles

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

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

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 ODF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF registered?

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

Is FV13 ODF safe to buy?

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