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FT13 BFF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,377 mi
Last recorded86,377 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 BFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,377 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 86,377 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 80,707 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,966 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 73,792 miles

All four tyres cracking between the tread

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

Pass 16 May 2022 70,020 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 64,454 miles

All 4 tyres slight perish.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight leak, need investigating further. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,463 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 BFF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 FT13 BFF, 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 FT13 BFF registered?

FT13 BFF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is FT13 BFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BFF 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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