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FT13 BEU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,028 mi
Last recorded105,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 BEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 82,833 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,350 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 79,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 8 May 2021 69,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 58,518 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 58,518 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 1955515 landsail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 37,829 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 37,829 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,966 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,356 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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FT13 BEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FT13 BEU, 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 FT13 BEU registered?

FT13 BEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is FT13 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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