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FV13 VFG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,604 mi
Last recorded100,604 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 100,603 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 100,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 93,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 86,466 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 86,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,651 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 76,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,239 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,578 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,550 miles

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 VFG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

FV13 VFG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is FV13 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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