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FR13 BZL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,843 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,779 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 85,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted , covering testable items

Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,675 miles

Engine covers and/or under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside front tyre perished

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rears have small areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears have small areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,436 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 BZL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

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

Is FR13 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BZL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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