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BT02 FJT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,808 mi
Last recorded86,808 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 86,808 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2025 83,132 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 78,742 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,323 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 70,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS light on (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,560 miles

No smoke detected on emissions test

Fail 4 Jul 2020 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

No smoke detected on emissions test

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 17,369 miles

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

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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BT02 FJT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT02 FJT, 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 BT02 FJT registered?

BT02 FJT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is BT02 FJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 FJT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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