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FV13 ULM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,711 mi
Last recorded157,711 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 157,711 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 143,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 143,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,191 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2022 113,664 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 102,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,819 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 85,277 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and bald on inner edges 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,346 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 ULM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

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

Is FV13 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 ULM 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.

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