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FJ13 ZPN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,058 mi
Last recorded74,058 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 ZPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 74,058 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,481 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 57,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,256 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,347 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 45,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily Perished

Offside Front Tyre heavily Perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,797 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,496 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 ZPN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 ZPN, 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 ZPN?

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What year was FJ13 ZPN registered?

FJ13 ZPN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is FJ13 ZPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ13 ZPN 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.

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