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FN63 KZJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,703 mi
Last recorded118,703 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN63 KZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 118,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 107,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,175 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 91,150 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,940 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 86,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,113 miles

N/S/F sill damaged

brake warning lamp on

front discs and pads very worn

imbalance front brakes

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r seatbelt damaged slightly

tyre pressure light on

Fail 28 Aug 2019 72,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F sill damaged

brake warning lamp on

front discs and pads very worn

imbalance front brakes

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r seatbelt damaged slightly

tyre pressure light on

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,150 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,388 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,365 miles

front tyres worn low and out of shape on inner edges

nearside front shock absorber damp

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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FN63 KZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc 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 FN63 KZJ, 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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FN63 KZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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