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FE13 ZDH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 ZDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 79,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,757 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,417 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,298 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,126 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,336 miles

Rear Tyres perished and cracked x2

Fail 8 Mar 2017 36,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyres perished and cracked x2

Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,727 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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FE13 ZDH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FE13 ZDH, 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 FE13 ZDH registered?

FE13 ZDH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is FE13 ZDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE13 ZDH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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