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FJ13 VAE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,244 mi
Last recorded128,244 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 128,244 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 125,319 miles

Front Under-Tray Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/S/F & Central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 116,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 114,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,818 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 105,868 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,574 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,192 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 VAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VAE, 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 FJ13 VAE?

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What year was FJ13 VAE registered?

FJ13 VAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is FJ13 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ13 VAE shows 8 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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