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FV13 THN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,973 mi
Last recorded92,973 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 THN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,184 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 84,432 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 80,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2021 73,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just in mot limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 73,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just in mot limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 67,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2 mm (195/65/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 60,550 miles

ignition fault warning on dash

Fail 3 May 2019 60,550 miles

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

ignition fault warning on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,519 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,087 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,380 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 THN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV13 THN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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