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FT13 JGX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,826 mi
Last recorded123,826 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 123,826 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 123,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 110,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 109,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 109,886 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,578 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 102,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,776 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 75,066 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,295 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2017 49,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to failure limits (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

To clean/too low idle rev limit for test. diesel smoke test

Pass 23 May 2016 38,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

too clean to initiate diesel smoke test-visually clean

Fail 23 May 2016 38,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

too clean to initiate diesel smoke test-visually clean

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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FT13 JGX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT13 JGX, 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 FT13 JGX registered?

FT13 JGX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is FT13 JGX safe to buy?

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