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FA11 ZFA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA11 ZFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 103,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,614 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 86,207 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 86,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under body & suspension parts corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,376 miles

under body covers fitted front centre and rear

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,106 miles

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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FA11 ZFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA11 ZFA, 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 FA11 ZFA registered?

FA11 ZFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is FA11 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA11 ZFA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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