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FR13 RZX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,342 mi
Last recorded54,342 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 54,342 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 54,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 50,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 47,987 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still effective

Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,567 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished but still effective

Fail 25 Aug 2022 44,567 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished but still effective

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,687 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 42,687 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,379 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,296 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,107 miles

Nearside Front left front tyre inner edge at legal limit

Nearside Front windscreen cracked to left side

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge and 3.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 22,945 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge and 3.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.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 RZX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RZX, 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 RZX registered?

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

Is FR13 RZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 RZX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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