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FT13 BWE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,012 mi
Last recorded102,012 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,012 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 98,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED LENS IN MIRROR. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND BRAKE SERVICE. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND TRACKING. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGE. REPLACE ASAP AND TRACKING. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. TRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm CRACKED AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 70,094 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 46,616 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 46,614 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 BWE 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 91.7%.

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

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