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FR13 SDZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,474 mi
Last recorded36,474 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 SDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,474 miles

Both front tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2025 34,740 miles

all tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2024 32,734 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))

Fail 28 May 2024 32,734 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 29,661 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 27,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 26,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,000 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,513 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,976 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 SDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

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

Is FR13 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 SDZ 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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