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FV13 TLF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,670 mi
Last recorded122,670 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 122,670 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 122,670 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 114,654 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 114,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 108,487 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,043 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,879 miles

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

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

slight cuts on n\s\f tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2021 84,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

slight cuts on n\s\f tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has a slight cut; still prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has a slight cut; still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 64,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,336 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,750 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 TLF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

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

Is FV13 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 TLF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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