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FJ63 XNB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,852 mi
Last recorded56,852 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 56,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 53,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 50,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,536 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven badly perished suggest change before winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Aug 2017 27,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,950 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 XNB 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 76.9%.

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 FJ63 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

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

Is FJ63 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ63 XNB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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