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FV13 OTR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 OTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 95,656 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 87,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,609 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,682 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 78,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 72,708 miles

the nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

the offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge close to exposing the plys

Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,927 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly perished

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,400 miles

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

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

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 OTR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTR, 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 OTR?

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What year was FV13 OTR registered?

FV13 OTR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is FV13 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OTR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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