MOT Status
ValidMileage
154,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
O/s/f inner brake pad appears low
Vehicle undertrays fitted
O/s/f inner brake pad appears low
Vehicle undertrays fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)
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 OWO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?
FV13 OWO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2013.
Is FV13 OWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV13 OWO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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