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FR13 NJX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,694 mi
Last recorded112,694 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 NJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 112,694 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 112,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal splitting

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2024 102,568 miles

Engine oil level is low

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn down to 3 mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 102,567 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine oil level is low

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn down to 3 mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 94,153 miles

Rear corrosion rear supervision arms

Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,008 miles

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

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2021 77,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear offside and nearside tyres are worn unevenly on inner edges, stepped

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,168 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear offside and nearside tyres are worn unevenly on inner edges, stepped

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,685 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 NJX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

FR13 NJX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is FR13 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 NJX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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