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FV13 JWZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,809 mi
Last recorded91,809 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 JWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,809 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 86,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 77,314 miles

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

coolant low

rear exhaust heat shield inscuer

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,556 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 32,449 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,048 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 JWZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

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

Is FV13 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 JWZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 JWZ have outstanding finance?

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