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FR13 NZD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,534 mi
Last recorded47,534 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,534 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted perventing full inspection of some components

under engine covers fitted perventing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 May 2025 44,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

under engine cover fitted

wheel covers fitted to all wheels

Pass 14 May 2024 41,329 miles

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 May 2023 38,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2022 35,155 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 May 2021 31,532 miles

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

wheel covers fitted to all wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 May 2020 30,476 miles

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2019 27,529 miles

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 May 2018 25,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 25,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 23,022 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 19,823 miles

undertrays fitted

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 NZD 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 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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

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

Is FR13 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 NZD 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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