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FV13 WFM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,970 mi
Last recorded114,970 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 114,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 104,252 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 103,935 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,021 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,693 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 73,733 miles

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 60,703 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,193 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

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

Pass 4 May 2017 37,596 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 29,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

Fail 7 May 2016 29,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

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 WFM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

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

Is FV13 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 WFM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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