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FV13 NJX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,745 mi
Last recorded44,745 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 NJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 44,745 miles

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,381 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 42,380 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,607 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 40,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 37,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 35,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 32,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 26,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 27 Mar 2018 26,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2017 25,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,827 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 18,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NJX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

FV13 NJX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is FV13 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 NJX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 NJX have outstanding finance?

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