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FT13 BOV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 BOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,267 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 65,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn close to core on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 52,739 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 52,738 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 40,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 34,955 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 30,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 25,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 20,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre excessive wear on inside edge.

Offside Front Inner tyre excessive wear inside edge.

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 BOV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

FT13 BOV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is FT13 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BOV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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