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FJ13 ZNN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,123 mi
Last recorded72,123 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 ZNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 72,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 67,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 67,601 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,190 miles

EPC lamp luminating

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicating incorrect tyre pressure(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 64,190 miles

EPC lamp luminating

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicating incorrect tyre pressure(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,104 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,306 miles

engine oil low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,374 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,594 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,232 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 ZNN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 ZNN, 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 ZNN registered?

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

Is FJ13 ZNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ13 ZNN 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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