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FV13 OVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,864 mi
Last recorded100,864 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 100,864 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 100,864 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,937 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm And Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 66,398 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,556 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,471 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 OVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

FV13 OVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is FV13 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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