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FV13 VFZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,612 mi
Last recorded73,612 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 VFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,612 miles

Fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3,5mm and is cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate is insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3,5mm and is cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,763 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 58,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,723 miles

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

Rear discs coroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,387 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 56,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,032 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 55,032 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 53,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,798 miles

nsr tyre sidewall rubbed and cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,809 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 VFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ?

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What year was FV13 VFZ registered?

FV13 VFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is FV13 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VFZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 VFZ have outstanding finance?

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