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FV13 JNL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,510 mi
Last recorded162,510 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 162,510 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 162,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 141,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,253 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 124,253 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 109,566 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,998 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,923 miles

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

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

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

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 JNL 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 83.3%.

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 JNL, 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

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What year was FV13 JNL registered?

FV13 JNL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is FV13 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 JNL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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