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FR13 SFZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,799 mi
Last recorded141,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 141,799 miles

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

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2025 124,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 112,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,416 miles

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

some damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 3 Jul 2021 72,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen lightly scored

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,643 miles

both front tyres wearing low on treads

front windscreen lightly scored

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 SFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

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

Is FR13 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 SFZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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