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FJ63 HRO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,017 mi
Last recorded95,017 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 HRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 95,017 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 84,936 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 84,936 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 74,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe and both suspension arms slightly corroded

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both brake disc backing plates corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

fuel tank strap corroded

undertray and covers fitted undertray is loose

Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,636 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 66,395 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside, inner edges also wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heatshield loose

Pass 17 May 2021 61,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,086 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,493 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 24,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 HRO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FJ63 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

FJ63 HRO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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