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FL63 XAJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,563 mi
Last recorded92,563 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL63 XAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 92,563 miles

Offside Front door mirror indicator len damaged

Offside Front washer jet only one jet working

Fail 26 Sep 2025 92,540 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box to pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting and inner tread going out shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door mirror indicator len damaged

Offside Front washer jet only one jet working

Pass 11 Oct 2024 88,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,615 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,704 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,235 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 71,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 43,077 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,472 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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FL63 XAJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL63 XAJ, 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

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What year was FL63 XAJ registered?

FL63 XAJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is FL63 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL63 XAJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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