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FV13 OXT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,422 mi
Last recorded114,422 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 OXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,422 miles

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

Offside Front bumper loose but not insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 106,028 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,048 miles

child seat

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,954 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread wearing/worn to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn heavily on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,058 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,249 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 OXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

FV13 OXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is FV13 OXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OXT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 OXT have outstanding finance?

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