CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ13 VFS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,867 mi
Last recorded118,867 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 109,789 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just meets MOT requirements 16%

Pass 9 Feb 2024 100,541 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, rear bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s parking brake performance is 33% lower than the n/s

plastic undertrays et fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,031 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes,, just starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s

plastic undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,109 miles

plastic undertrays fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,528 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges,,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,574 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,873 miles

exhaust emissions very low, does not register on smoke meter

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle, limiting full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,822 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated, recommend replace

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

emissions to lean to register on smoke meter

plastic covers fitted under vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,046 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,528 miles

exhaust emissions very low, will not register on smoke meter

under trays fitted,, limiting view

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ13 VFS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 VFS, 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 VFS?

You can check the full history of FJ13 VFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ13 VFS registered?

FJ13 VFS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is FJ13 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ13 VFS 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.

Does FJ13 VFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ13 VFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.