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FV13 AZC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,913 mi
Last recorded104,913 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 AZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 91,965 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 91,965 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2020 78,842 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undershields fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,851 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2016 44,209 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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FV13 AZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV13 AZC, 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 FV13 AZC?

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What year was FV13 AZC registered?

FV13 AZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is FV13 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 AZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 AZC have outstanding finance?

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