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FR13 FCZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,212 mi
Last recorded151,212 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 FCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 151,212 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 151,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 142,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 132,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,721 miles

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

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

under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,799 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))

under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 105,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,564 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 98,564 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,089 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,865 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 76,181 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 76,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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 FCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FR13 FCZ, 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 FR13 FCZ registered?

FR13 FCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is FR13 FCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 FCZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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