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FJ13 UTC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,298 mi
Last recorded74,298 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 UTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 74,298 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,295 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 53,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,166 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 41,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,718 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,916 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 22,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,334 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 UTC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FJ13 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

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

Is FJ13 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ13 UTC shows 11 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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