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FV13 VCY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,935 mi
Last recorded59,935 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 48,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner at 1.69 mm outer edge also worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner at 1.89 mm outer edge also worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 47,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,503 miles

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

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))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 43,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,532 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,721 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,412 miles

Centre no acceleration detected

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 VCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY?

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What year was FV13 VCY registered?

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

Is FV13 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VCY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 VCY have outstanding finance?

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