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FR13 FOJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,379 mi
Last recorded93,379 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 FOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,379 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 93,372 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 91,339 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 91,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,737 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front repeater lens broken

Nearside Front shock weeping

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,976 miles

Nearside Front shock weeping

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,567 miles

Nearside Front shock weeping

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape and nail in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,210 miles

Nearside Front shock weeping

Offside Front shock weeping

Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 37,805 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 31,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 27,476 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 27,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,925 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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FR13 FOJ 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 FR13 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

FR13 FOJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is FR13 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 FOJ 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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