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FV13 VEM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,703 mi
Last recorded92,703 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 VEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 92,703 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 90,346 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,583 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,598 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,755 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 74,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking shock absorber (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,635 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,329 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2017 60,329 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,435 miles

Nearside of windscreen badly scratched.

Unable to test nearside rear adult seat belt, child seat fitted.

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 VEM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

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

Is FV13 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VEM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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