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FV13 VCT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,627 mi
Last recorded133,627 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 VCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 133,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 133,624 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT ON LIMIT,RECOMMEND WHEEL REMOVAL FOR FULL INSPECTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 118,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT ON LIMIT,RECOMMEND WHEEL REMOVAL FOR FULL INSPECTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT ON LIMIT,RECOMMEND WHEEL REMOVAL FOR FULL INSPECTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin check 5-6000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seat on back seat not secured to car

Fail 15 Aug 2022 111,905 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin check 5-6000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seat on back seat not secured to car

Pass 30 Jul 2021 108,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,483 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 104,483 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,805 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,100 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,065 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,296 miles

front wiper blades split

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 VCT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VCT, 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 VCT?

You can check the full history of FV13 VCT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV13 VCT registered?

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

Is FV13 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VCT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 VCT have outstanding finance?

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