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FT02 ELL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,858 mi
Last recorded152,858 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 ELL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 152,858 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

YELLOW TPS DASH,,,((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,,,,,

Fail 30 Jun 2025 152,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FRONTS X 2 ,, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

YELLOW TPS DASH,,,((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,,,,,

Pass 28 Jun 2024 147,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

YELLOW TPS DASH,,MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGE TO B-WORK,,

Fail 27 Jun 2024 147,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective BROKEN-SHARP EDGE, (4.2.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

YELLOW TPS DASH,,MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGE TO B-WORK,,

Pass 29 Jun 2023 137,493 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 137,482 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,773 miles

((0.50)) 205/55/16 x 4,

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 128,773 miles

((0.50)) 205/55/16 x 4,

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 117,468 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,049 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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FT02 ELL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FT02 ELL, 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 FT02 ELL registered?

FT02 ELL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2013.

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