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FV13 OFT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,064 mi
Last recorded114,064 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 OFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 114,064 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 108,173 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 96,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,341 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 71,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 62,683 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 62,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15 (91h) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 51,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,239 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 37,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OFT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

FV13 OFT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is FV13 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OFT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 OFT have outstanding finance?

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