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FA13 ZZZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,896 mi
Last recorded133,896 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA13 ZZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 133,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 127,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 122,234 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 122,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 116,640 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,262 miles

front tyres worn to limits on both edges at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,554 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 83,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FA13 ZZZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA13 ZZZ, 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 FA13 ZZZ registered?

FA13 ZZZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2013.

Is FA13 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA13 ZZZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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