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FH13 NZC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,382 mi
Last recorded172,382 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 NZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 172,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2025 162,416 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 161,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 132,541 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,413 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 106,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,796 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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FH13 NZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH13 NZC, 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

How do I check the history of FH13 NZC?

You can check the full history of FH13 NZC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FH13 NZC registered?

FH13 NZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 2013.

Is FH13 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 NZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH13 NZC have outstanding finance?

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