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FH13 RZW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,971 mi
Last recorded75,971 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 RZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 75,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 75,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 72,850 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES 2021 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 72,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE TOP MOUNT & DROP LINK. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES 2021 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS IN NSR TYRE TREAD.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2020 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE ,ADVISE PERISHIG & CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 68,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 63,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,498 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,376 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,217 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,763 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 RZW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH13 RZW, 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 FH13 RZW registered?

FH13 RZW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is FH13 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 RZW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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