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FV13 OEU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,871 mi
Last recorded91,871 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 91,871 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 91,871 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,838 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 87,262 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 82,580 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 82,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 76,700 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 64,984 miles

Offside Rear coil spring rusting

Fail 28 May 2021 64,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring rusting

Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,325 miles

Offside Front tyre badly cracked (not to canvas)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 63,325 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly cracked (not to canvas)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,075 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside number plate light dim

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 47,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside number plate light dim

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,844 miles

rear brake discs rusty

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,956 miles

rear brake discs rusting on edges

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 OEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

FV13 OEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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