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FJ63 ENE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,370 mi
Last recorded139,370 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 ENE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 139,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 130,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minimal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 125,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multple lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,658 miles

Offside Rear tyre stepping

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF, NSR, OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 113,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre stepping

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF, NSR, OSR (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS warning light on

Pass 27 Apr 2022 105,310 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

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 22 Apr 2021 98,250 miles

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

OSR tyre stepping

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 98,250 miles

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

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

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

OSR tyre stepping

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,139 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,872 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,485 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread line

both front shockers damp

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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FJ63 ENE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ63 ENE, 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 FJ63 ENE registered?

FJ63 ENE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is FJ63 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ63 ENE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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