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FT13 DLU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,748 mi
Last recorded146,748 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 146,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 139,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,638 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 132,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 117,215 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 116,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,116 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 68,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,592 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 DLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT13 DLU?

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What year was FT13 DLU registered?

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

Is FT13 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 DLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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