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FT13 BVF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,988 mi
Last recorded57,988 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 57,988 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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 52,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 47,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 46,833 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,585 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,802 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 39,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 34,191 miles

BOTH front shock absorbers damp.

offside rear tyre wearing low.(at 3mm)

Fail 10 May 2016 33,992 miles

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

BOTH front shock absorbers damp.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE.

offside rear tyre wearing low.(at 3mm)

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 BVF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

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

Is FT13 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BVF 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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