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FV13 WDZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,861 mi
Last recorded100,861 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 WDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 100,861 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 91,751 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 85,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 68,400 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 68,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 52,562 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,458 miles

Nearside Front wheel cover missing

Pass 7 May 2020 28,724 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 24,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 23,213 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 20,558 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 20,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 17,335 miles

offside reg lamp possible poor connection.

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 WDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

FV13 WDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is FV13 WDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 WDZ 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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