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FN13 JYX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,960 mi
Last recorded124,960 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 JYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 124,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,296 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,890 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 80,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 66,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,311 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,898 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers undertrays and guards fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,992 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,783 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 32,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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FN13 JYX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN13 JYX, 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 FN13 JYX registered?

FN13 JYX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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