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FD13 VXJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,562 mi
Last recorded119,562 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 VXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 119,562 miles

corrosion on parts of car

Pass 28 May 2024 114,604 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 111,782 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 104,432 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 98,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,184 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,117 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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FD13 VXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD13 VXJ, 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 FD13 VXJ registered?

FD13 VXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is FD13 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 VXJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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