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FV13 RFJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,455 mi
Last recorded137,455 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 137,455 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 131,882 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 126,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle has crash damage but does not affect door function

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 126,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle has crash damage but does not affect door function

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,114 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 103,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,586 miles

Emissions to low to trigger emissions machine

Pass 11 May 2019 75,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,391 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 52,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,739 miles

Covers under the car

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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 RFJ 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 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 RFJ, 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 RFJ?

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What year was FV13 RFJ registered?

FV13 RFJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is FV13 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 RFJ 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 RFJ have outstanding finance?

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