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FT13 DLD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,917 mi
Last recorded86,917 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 DLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 86,917 miles

Central Rear rear axle corroded/rusty

Fail 15 May 2026 86,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested abs light on (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear rear axle corroded/rusty

Pass 19 May 2025 80,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slight wear/lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2- 3mm in centre and slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake and service brake on initial operation slightly down on performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre and slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 80,952 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slight wear/lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2- 3mm in centre and slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake and service brake on initial operation slightly down on performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre and slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 73,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 67,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 61,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 54,117 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 48,412 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 41,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 35,234 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 30,111 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on both edges

offside front tyre slight wear on both edges

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 24,560 miles

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

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 24,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre just on 3mm worn on both edges and cracks in tread

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

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 DLD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

FT13 DLD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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