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FV13 VHK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,833 mi
Last recorded77,833 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,833 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 77,832 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 73,320 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,293 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,925 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,782 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 58,695 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill split to excess, cut all the way. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 40,681 miles

Nearside Front tyres has cracks on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer edges.

Offside Front tyre has cracks on outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,470 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 26,627 miles

Nearside 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 VHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol 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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

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

Is FV13 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VHK 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.

Does FV13 VHK have outstanding finance?

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