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FH13 NBJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,586 mi
Last recorded50,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 NBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 50,586 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 50,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 49,163 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,603 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 32,745 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 26,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 23,932 miles

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

slight oil leak under engine/gearbox

Pass 19 May 2016 19,095 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)

Fail 19 May 2016 19,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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FH13 NBJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FH13 NBJ, 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 FH13 NBJ?

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What year was FH13 NBJ registered?

FH13 NBJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is FH13 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 NBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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