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FV13 XCW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,831 mi
Last recorded83,831 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 XCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 83,831 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

Offside front suspension coil spring corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2024 77,666 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 71,677 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 66,003 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing lower on edges

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2021 59,916 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2020 54,904 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 47,939 miles

Both rear tyres perished and wearing low

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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))

Pass 5 May 2018 40,210 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer belts ()

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 May 2017 33,676 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 13 May 2017 33,676 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a bald inner edge (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 XCW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

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

Is FV13 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 XCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 XCW have outstanding finance?

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