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FR13 BFZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,893 mi
Last recorded146,893 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 146,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,592 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake splash plate not fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 Dot 02/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,879 miles

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

Emissions not detected

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 19/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 20/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 102,831 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 68,013 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o/s rear tyre starting to mishape

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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FR13 BFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FR13 BFZ, 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 FR13 BFZ registered?

FR13 BFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is FR13 BFZ safe to buy?

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