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FV13 OVW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,821 mi
Last recorded91,821 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 OVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,821 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved upper left/large sticker removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,350 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2022 81,973 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,492 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread

nail in offside rear tyre

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,458 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 54,458 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 51,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 47,200 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 41,198 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 OVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OVW, 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.

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What year was FV13 OVW registered?

FV13 OVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is FV13 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OVW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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