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FV13 OFU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,432 mi
Last recorded116,432 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 OFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 116,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 105,957 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 105,954 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,802 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 87,674 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,113 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 70,948 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 70,946 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Under tray covered in oil and dripping out (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil level low found on pre-checks

Pass 21 May 2021 66,427 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 61,433 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 55,694 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 55,543 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 49,333 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 41,889 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 34,519 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2016 34,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine and under vehicle covers 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 OFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 OFU, 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

How do I check the history of FV13 OFU?

You can check the full history of FV13 OFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV13 OFU registered?

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

Is FV13 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 OFU have outstanding finance?

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