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FR13 RZF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,574 mi
Last recorded75,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 75,574 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 71,143 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 68,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 64,001 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (195/65r15)

Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,760 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 48,709 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of wheels to get better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear both rear tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls 1956515

Fail 1 Jul 2020 41,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of wheels to get better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear both rear tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls 1956515

Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,931 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 33,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,739 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,897 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,597 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 RZF 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 80%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

FR13 RZF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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