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FV13 ULJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 ULJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,425 miles

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

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2024 95,255 miles

both headlamps loose

heatshield loose at backbox

Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,124 miles

Bonnet damaged but still latches securley

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

Offside Front steering knuckle damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2023 88,109 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet damaged but still latches securley

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,257 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 79,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,058 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 57,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,837 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rears ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 40,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rears ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,487 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Fail 15 Oct 2018 34,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2017 29,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 24,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,143 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 ULJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

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

Is FV13 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 ULJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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