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FR13 NZC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,248 mi
Last recorded114,248 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 NZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 114,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm,this is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 3 small holes drilled in sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm,this is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 29 Jan 2025 110,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,439 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,442 miles

Emissions not tested blue and white smoke from exhaust and engine misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,334 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 94,311 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,983 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 NZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

FR13 NZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is FR13 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 NZC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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