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FT13 BVJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 BVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,138 miles

belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2025 82,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,806 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 78,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,269 miles

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall chafing, indicative of damage due to running flat / underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 69,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 59,486 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,813 miles

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 BVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

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

Is FT13 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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