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FV13 VDK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,249 mi
Last recorded62,249 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 62,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 59,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,635 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 52,635 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,649 miles

Front front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,096 miles

Offside Front windscreen marked

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nsr light cluster damaged. (1.2.1d)

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

Wear indicators on wipers present.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 22,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nsr light cluster damaged. (1.2.1d)

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

Wear indicators on wipers present.

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 VDK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

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

Is FV13 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VDK 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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