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FD13 ZRX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,262 mi
Last recorded146,262 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 ZRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 146,262 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2026 146,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 135,818 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 135,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 133,009 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 130,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Petrol cap seal perishing.

Fail 6 May 2023 129,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

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

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2023 129,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected not working (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front winter tyre

advise coolant low

Pass 8 Apr 2022 126,372 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 126,372 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 125,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 122,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 121,057 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,722 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 58,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,084 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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FD13 ZRX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FD13 ZRX, 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 FD13 ZRX registered?

FD13 ZRX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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