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FV13 NSJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,216 mi
Last recorded142,216 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 142,216 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 138,730 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 127,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,692 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,320 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,662 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 39,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,984 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 NSJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NSJ, 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

How do I check the history of FV13 NSJ?

You can check the full history of FV13 NSJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV13 NSJ registered?

FV13 NSJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is FV13 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 NSJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 NSJ have outstanding finance?

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