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FJ13 VFH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,538 mi
Last recorded183,538 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 183,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 171,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 158,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,191 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,217 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

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 VFH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VFH, 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 VFH?

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What year was FJ13 VFH registered?

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

Is FJ13 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ13 VFH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ13 VFH have outstanding finance?

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