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FV13 AZU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,896 mi
Last recorded96,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 AZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 96,896 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,650 miles

Under tray fitted not all components checked

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,202 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 AZU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AZU, 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 AZU?

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What year was FV13 AZU registered?

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

Is FV13 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 AZU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 AZU have outstanding finance?

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