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FG13 JCU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,282 mi
Last recorded113,282 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 113,282 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 110,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,833 miles

nearside rear coil spring corroding

offside rear outer light cluster cracked but no white light showing

Fail 20 Dec 2023 107,817 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring corroding

offside rear outer light cluster cracked but no white light showing

Pass 20 Dec 2022 105,085 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,417 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,377 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,130 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper score marking (8.3.1d)

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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FG13 JCU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG13 JCU, 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 FG13 JCU registered?

FG13 JCU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FG13 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 JCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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