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FN13 JZM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,443 mi
Last recorded63,443 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 JZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 63,443 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 63,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 55,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,472 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 40,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 28,417 miles

Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,080 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 23,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly deteriorating , cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 23,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly deteriorating , cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 19,206 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 19,206 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 15,835 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,980 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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FN13 JZM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JZM, 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 FN13 JZM registered?

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

Is FN13 JZM safe to buy?

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