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FT13 BWJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,249 mi
Last recorded93,249 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 93,249 miles

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

OSF, OSR and NSR tyres all over 10 years old

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 27 Jan 2026 93,249 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. correct size is 195/65r15 currently has has 185/60r15 on nsf and 195/60r15 on osf (5.2.3 (b))

ALL 4 TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Jan 2025 91,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 89,344 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 89,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 83,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 74,881 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 69,018 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 64,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 55,298 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 55,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 45,718 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 45,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BWJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BWJ, 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 BWJ registered?

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

Is FT13 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 BWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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