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FV13 TYC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 113,770 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 107,444 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,937 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 93,098 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2022 93,089 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 79,312 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 69,885 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,299 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,777 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 35,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

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 TYC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

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

Is FV13 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 TYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 TYC have outstanding finance?

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