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FV13 VEK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,220 mi
Last recorded137,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 137,220 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,626 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,456 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2019 61,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 56,842 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 Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,780 miles

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,482 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)

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 VEK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

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

Is FV13 VEK safe to buy?

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