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FV13 AZO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,413 mi
Last recorded73,413 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 AZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 73,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,644 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder/3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 56,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder/3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 53,222 miles

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

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

n/s repeater lens damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2020 53,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

n/s repeater lens damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,913 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)

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 AZO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV13 AZO, 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 FV13 AZO registered?

FV13 AZO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 2013.

Is FV13 AZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 AZO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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