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FV13 OVJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,927 mi
Last recorded86,927 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 OVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 86,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,770 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,666 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,779 miles

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edges

Pass 3 May 2018 42,155 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 35,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,628 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 OVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ?

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What year was FV13 OVJ registered?

FV13 OVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2013.

Is FV13 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OVJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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