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FE13 FFL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 FFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 104,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,988 miles

exhaust rear cover loose,nsr brake pad low uneven wear,nsr brake bindy-brake imbalance,osr tyre inner tread bulging,suspension-both subframes-running gear rusting,oil spill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2025 98,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear cover loose,nsr brake pad low uneven wear,nsr brake bindy-brake imbalance,osr tyre inner tread bulging,suspension-both subframes-running gear rusting,oil spill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2024 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm inner edge slight worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 65,345 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 65,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.45 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.91 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.88 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 On 3.26 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 31,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,074 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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FE13 FFL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE13 FFL, 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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FE13 FFL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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