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FV13 ROU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,219 mi
Last recorded78,219 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 ROU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,914 miles

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 27 Mar 2020 74,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,208 miles

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,316 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ROU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ROU, 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

How do I check the history of FV13 ROU?

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What year was FV13 ROU registered?

FV13 ROU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2013.

Is FV13 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 ROU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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