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FT13 DOJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,760 mi
Last recorded65,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 65,760 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear) bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 63,934 miles

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)

advise(rear silencer heat shield insecure slightly)

Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,081 miles

advise(front discs & pads 80% worn)

Pass 30 May 2023 55,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 50,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing, cracking on tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 45,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 43,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 40,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 32,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 32,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 26,860 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 DOJ 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 DOJ, 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 DOJ registered?

FT13 DOJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is FT13 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 DOJ 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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