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FV13 OXW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,681 mi
Last recorded144,681 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 141,182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 133,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 124,322 miles

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

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,412 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 119,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,229 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre treads perishing and osr sidewall , arrowspeed 195 65 15 91 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Pass 12 May 2017 64,406 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 47,149 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 OXW 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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

FV13 OXW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is FV13 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 OXW 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 OXW have outstanding finance?

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