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FR13 HHZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

72,472 mi
Last recorded72,472 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 HHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 72,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 69,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 67,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,605 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 65,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 62,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 52,545 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,967 miles

could not check the front brake pads because of the wheel cap

Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,103 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,064 miles

Front Both front tyres close to limit and worn to 0mm on inner edges..

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 HHZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 HHZ, 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 HHZ registered?

FR13 HHZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is FR13 HHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 HHZ 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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