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FT13 BRZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,286 mi
Last recorded121,286 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 121,286 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres perishing .......

evidence of n/s/r brake over heating .......

Fail 23 May 2025 121,282 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

both front tyres perishing .......

evidence of n/s/r brake over heating .......

Pass 15 May 2024 119,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 84,605 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 67,085 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 64,441 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 60,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,494 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 May 2017 49,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 43,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

oil low

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 May 2016 43,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil low

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 BRZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

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

Is FT13 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BRZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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