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FJ63 XML

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,320 mi
Last recorded39,320 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 XML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 39,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 34,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 30,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 27,543 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 26,013 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 26,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,729 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 16,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 15,061 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Aug 2018 12,946 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 10,991 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,455 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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FJ63 XML is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XML, 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 XML registered?

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

Is FJ63 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ63 XML shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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