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FV13 RPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,020 mi
Last recorded83,020 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 83,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 78,350 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 1 May 2025 78,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm / stepped wearing unevenly / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 49,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 45,765 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,281 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,887 miles

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)

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 RPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

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

Is FV13 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 RPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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