MOT Status
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102,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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