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FR13 GFZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,196 mi
Last recorded183,196 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 GFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 183,196 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 166,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 151,641 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 136,877 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 126,786 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2020 126,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,315 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 68,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface tears in tread area of offside rear tyre

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 GFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

FR13 GFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is FR13 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 GFZ 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.

Does FR13 GFZ have outstanding finance?

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