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FV13 OXG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,754 mi
Last recorded96,754 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount has play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 13 May 2025 91,173 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,971 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Apr 2024 82,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (clip handle broken) (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 119,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 118,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 117,550 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,162 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 104,210 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,037 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 OXG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

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

Is FV13 OXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OXG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 OXG have outstanding finance?

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