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FT13 BSZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,663 mi
Last recorded130,663 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 BSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 130,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2026 130,205 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2025 114,576 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 114,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 100,986 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 89,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 63,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 58,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 52,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 45,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 35,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 BSZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

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

Is FT13 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BSZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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