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FV13 FUJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,305 mi
Last recorded156,305 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 FUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 156,305 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 155,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 114,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,840 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 100,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,382 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,683 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 52,353 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,013 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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FV13 FUJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV13 FUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV13 FUJ?

You can check the full history of FV13 FUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV13 FUJ registered?

FV13 FUJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is FV13 FUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 FUJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 FUJ have outstanding finance?

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