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FR13 BZC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,926 mi
Last recorded102,926 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,926 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,796 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,263 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,487 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 47,487 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,139 miles

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

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Fail 2 Aug 2018 42,120 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 23 May 2016 30,475 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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FR13 BZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FR13 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

FR13 BZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is FR13 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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