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FT13 BWG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,483 mi
Last recorded102,483 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,483 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some component

Fail 23 Jan 2023 102,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under-trays fitted obscuring some component

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,894 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,596 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,402 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm also bald inner

Offside Front tyre 1.6+mm also bald inner

o/s/ sill damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2018 55,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os sill and door have accident damage , not effecting structural strength

Pass 11 Feb 2017 45,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,687 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 BWG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BWG, 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 BWG registered?

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

Is FT13 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BWG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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