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FR13 NZP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 NZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,401 miles
Pass 5 May 2026 78,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 77,878 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,672 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 57,669 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,471 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,130 miles

under-trays and Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2017 27,829 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 24,110 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,886 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 15,884 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 NZP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NZP, 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

How do I check the history of FR13 NZP?

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What year was FR13 NZP registered?

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

Is FR13 NZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 NZP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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