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FV13 XDH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,089 mi
Last recorded176,089 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 XDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 176,089 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted-x2 rear arms corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 164,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 153,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 140,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 128,932 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 126,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,542 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 119,061 miles

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

rear tyres close to 2mm bars

Fail 22 May 2020 119,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres close to 2mm bars

Pass 16 May 2018 94,530 miles

front tyres at 3mm

n/s/f shock absorber weeping slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,974 miles

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

o/s/f tyre close to 2mm bar

Fail 13 Jun 2016 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre close to 2mm bar

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 XDH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

FV13 XDH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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The MOT history for FV13 XDH 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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