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FD63 PNZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,174 mi
Last recorded41,174 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 PNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 41,174 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are on 3mm and starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 41,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are on 3mm and starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 35,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged repaired with tape

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 32,929 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 32,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 29,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 29,999 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 26,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 23,373 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 20,905 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 20,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 16,793 miles

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

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

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 28 Dec 2017 13,283 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2016 10,933 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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FD63 PNZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc 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 FD63 PNZ, 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 FD63 PNZ registered?

FD63 PNZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is FD63 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD63 PNZ 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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