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FN13 ZSG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 ZSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 88,497 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,801 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape and has a nail in

Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,176 miles

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/split

Pass 11 May 2021 56,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 39,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 24,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,687 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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FN13 ZSG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FN13 ZSG, 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 FN13 ZSG registered?

FN13 ZSG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is FN13 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN13 ZSG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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