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FV13 RFF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,216 mi
Last recorded111,216 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 RFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,216 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear undertray partially insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 111,216 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear undertray partially insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,748 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 103,748 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,490 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,529 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 74,708 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 74,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 64,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15v on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15v on 2mm, 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 64,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15v on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15v on 2mm, 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 53,329 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,918 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 38,287 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 RFF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

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

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