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FT13 BPO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,695 mi
Last recorded91,695 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,695 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,940 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 81,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,242 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 76,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 41,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,700 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,700 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BPO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BPO, 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 BPO registered?

FT13 BPO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is FT13 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BPO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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