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FV13 RGU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,190 mi
Last recorded121,190 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 RGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 121,190 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 115,708 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 122,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 105,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 99,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,329 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 90,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

low emitter

Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,199 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,113 miles

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

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 RGU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

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

Is FV13 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 RGU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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