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FL13 XZA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 XZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 101,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm yellow mark on tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit inner edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 94,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit inner edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 87,012 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 87,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On 0mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On 0mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,604 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 74,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,380 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,142 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

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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FL13 XZA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FL13 XZA, 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 FL13 XZA registered?

FL13 XZA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is FL13 XZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 XZA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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