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FV13 OFZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 OFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 74,858 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 74,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 69,245 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 69,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread reamining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 45,177 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 44,925 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 35,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,420 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,349 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 OFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

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

Is FV13 OFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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