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FV13 UMF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,916 mi
Last recorded150,916 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 UMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 150,916 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 124,390 miles

n/s/f drive shaft inner cup slight knocking when wheel rotated

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 114,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 103,594 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 103,594 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 34,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 86,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,266 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,023 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 UMF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

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

Is FV13 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 UMF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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