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FV13 UBA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,705 mi
Last recorded66,705 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,705 miles

Emission not detected because the vehicle is too clean.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 86,888 miles

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

Winter 'H' rated tyres fitted to rear

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,422 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,422 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UBA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBA, 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

How do I check the history of FV13 UBA?

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What year was FV13 UBA registered?

FV13 UBA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is FV13 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 UBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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