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FT13 DNE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 93,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front worn on inner edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

off side front outer cv boot cracked and leaking grease

off side mirror glass loose

Pass 31 May 2025 89,148 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2024 84,430 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 205-55-16v worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jun 2023 81,033 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear have slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 205-55-16v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2022 77,633 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 77,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 69,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16w worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16w worn and cracked side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 62,812 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 62,811 miles

Lower Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 55,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,383 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 DNE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DNE, 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 DNE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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