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FV13 TXL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 TXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 154,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 152,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 150,266 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))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 144,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 125,228 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and danglies ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges and 3-4mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and approx 3mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges and 3-4mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inner surface / 4mm remainder

Pass 13 Nov 2018 113,788 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 113,778 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 99,043 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 99,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,051 miles

slight oil misting on both front shock absorbers

Fail 15 Sep 2016 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake fluid level low no visable leaks

front wipers smearing

nails in both rear tyres

slight oil misting on both front shock absorbers

tyre pressure warning light on

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 TXL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

FV13 TXL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is FV13 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 TXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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