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FR13 GZX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,095 mi
Last recorded91,095 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 GZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,730 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,055 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 84,041 miles

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

Parking brake faulty................

Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 65,258 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,973 miles

coolant level below minimum

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,684 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,276 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,767 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,584 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Emissions reading zero,Rev limited 2500rpm

Front Damage to bumper

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 GZX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

FR13 GZX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FR13 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 GZX 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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