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FN13 XXJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,159 mi
Last recorded92,159 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 XXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 92,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside; Also Buckles & Locking Mechanisms not inspected ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH; Also multiple flat spots formed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 92,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside; Also Buckles & Locking Mechanisms not inspected ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH; Also multiple flat spots formed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside; Also Buckles & Locking Mechanisms not inspected ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Feb 2025 86,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside; Also Buckles & Locking Mechanisms not inspected ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,055 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,645 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 64,400 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 64,353 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,425 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,387 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,613 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,562 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 XXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

FN13 XXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is FN13 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN13 XXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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