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FR13 LSZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 LSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 70,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 62,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,472 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 53,472 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres on inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 48,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,757 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 LSZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

FR13 LSZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is FR13 LSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 LSZ 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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