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FV13 AZZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,461 mi
Last recorded145,461 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 133,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wrong size pads fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 122,750 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 122,706 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 118,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 118,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 103,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on outer side wall but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,915 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 98,913 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,382 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,904 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s rear 500 to 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,388 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,412 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 AZZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AZZ, 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 AZZ registered?

FV13 AZZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is FV13 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 AZZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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