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FV13 JKJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,133 mi
Last recorded151,133 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 JKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 151,133 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 150,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 135,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,065 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,649 miles

Front Impact damage to bumper and N/s head lamp scratched hasn't effect the beam pattern

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Oil present around bottom pulley area ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 49,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JKJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKJ, 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 FV13 JKJ registered?

FV13 JKJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is FV13 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 JKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 JKJ have outstanding finance?

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