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FR13 FJC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,573 mi
Last recorded91,573 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 FJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 91,573 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 91,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed eml on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 87,894 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osr and nsr (5.3.2 (b))

tpms on

Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,219 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoring on nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 84,219 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoring on nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,889 miles

screen marked by wiper

Fail 21 Jul 2023 80,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

screen marked by wiper

Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,653 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 70,364 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching due to faulty wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,493 miles

screen marked by wiper

Pass 1 May 2018 43,525 miles

screen marked by wipers

Pass 1 May 2017 33,869 miles

Nearside head lamp cracked

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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FR13 FJC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FR13 FJC, 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 FR13 FJC registered?

FR13 FJC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is FR13 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 FJC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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