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FV13 OEK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,553 mi
Last recorded121,553 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,553 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 121,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,233 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake back plate loose, not likely to become detached

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 110,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 110,459 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,210 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Fail 11 Apr 2023 101,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyres wearing edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,024 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 93,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 85,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 79,592 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,554 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 52,650 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,543 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 OEK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEK, 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.

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What year was FV13 OEK registered?

FV13 OEK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is FV13 OEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OEK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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