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FJ13 ZPG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,300 mi
Last recorded75,300 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 ZPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 75,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 73,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 70,037 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 67,301 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield security

Offside Front brake disc heat shield security

cam belt age

Fail 13 Apr 2022 62,735 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield security

Offside Front brake disc heat shield security

Fail 9 Apr 2022 62,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,966 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn far inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured centre tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn far inner and outter treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn far inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured centre tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn far inner and outter treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,533 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bolt missing from coolant pipe support bracket on front of engine

no emission reading low emitter

Fail 18 Feb 2017 35,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bolt missing from coolant pipe support bracket on front of engine

no emission reading low emitter

Pass 27 Feb 2016 26,664 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 26,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front (2.7.3)

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 ZPG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZPG, 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 ZPG registered?

FJ13 ZPG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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