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FG63 OJL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,025 mi
Last recorded189,025 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 OJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 189,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 177,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 168,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 157,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 151,380 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 151,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 130,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 114,117 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer tread

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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FG63 OJL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG63 OJL, 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.

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What year was FG63 OJL registered?

FG63 OJL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is FG63 OJL safe to buy?

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