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CH13 FTH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,320 mi
Last recorded109,320 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH13 FTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 109,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,299 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2025 99,299 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,802 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 64,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,185 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 51,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,030 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,711 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2017 30,909 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 24,556 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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CH13 FTH 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 83.3%.

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 CH13 FTH, 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 CH13 FTH registered?

CH13 FTH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is CH13 FTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH13 FTH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CH13 FTH have outstanding finance?

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