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FR13 LZC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,307 mi
Last recorded71,307 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,845 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,931 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 61,931 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,577 miles

Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Worn

Both Rear Shocks Light Misting Of Oil

Offside Front Washer Jet Weak

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Washer Fluid Bottle Leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,885 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 49,887 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2020 49,885 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 47,182 miles

emissions not detected

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 18 May 2019 47,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge will be showing cords soon advise change (5.2.3 (e))

emissions not detected

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,728 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,625 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 LZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

FR13 LZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is FR13 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 LZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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