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FJ13 OCU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,162 mi
Last recorded92,162 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 OCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 87,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in limit 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,231 miles

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,043 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,712 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 57,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,160 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre repaired on edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 50,160 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre repaired on edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,331 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,620 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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FJ13 OCU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 FJ13 OCU, 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 FJ13 OCU registered?

FJ13 OCU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is FJ13 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ13 OCU 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.

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