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FV13 TKX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,957 mi
Last recorded79,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,521 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 73,405 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 70,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,615 miles

both front tyre treads approx 50% worn

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,653 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,461 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 TKX 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 90.9%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

FV13 TKX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is FV13 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 TKX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 TKX have outstanding finance?

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