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FV13 JUF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,794 mi
Last recorded80,794 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 JUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 80,794 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective On BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 80,793 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill deformed and fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective On BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 76,322 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,241 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

damage to o/s/m outer sill area

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,848 miles

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,664 miles

slight cut / damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,938 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to o/s/m lower sill

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,640 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,257 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,503 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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FV13 JUF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

FV13 JUF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is FV13 JUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 JUF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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