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FR13 NZG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,367 mi
Last recorded109,367 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 109,367 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 - **On Legal Limit** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 102,951 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 96,015 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 96,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,123 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine oil level is very low! dashboard message shows that oil change/service is due now!

Fail 5 Oct 2021 89,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine oil level is very low! dashboard message shows that oil change/service is due now!

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,308 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating , splitting badly ,getting low on edges and mishaping

front brake discs lipped

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2020 85,308 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating , splitting badly ,getting low on edges and mishaping

front brake discs lipped

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight perishing

Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight perishing

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 57,276 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,640 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 NZG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

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

Is FR13 NZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 NZG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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