MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in side wall ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in side wall ()
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle has undertrays fitted obscuring some items from view
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
vehicle has undertrays fitted obscuring some items from view
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle has under trays fitted obscuring some areas from view
UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV13 OTS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 OTS, 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 OTS?
You can check the full history of FV13 OTS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FV13 OTS registered?
FV13 OTS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2013.
Is FV13 OTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV13 OTS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV13 OTS have outstanding finance?
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