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FT13 DPK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,840 mi
Last recorded137,840 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 DPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 137,840 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 137,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 130,011 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,044 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,839 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf and nsf,advise (5.3.2 (b))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr and nsr tyres outer edges,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 30 Nov 2022 121,813 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf and nsf,advise (5.3.2 (b))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr and nsr tyres outer edges,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,609 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf and nsf,advise (5.3.2 (b))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 2 Dec 2021 115,608 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords exposed,below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf and nsf,advise (5.3.2 (b))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,882 miles

emissions not detected by smoke meter

Fail 21 Jun 2019 95,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions not detected by smoke meter

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,141 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,811 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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 DPK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DPK, 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

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What year was FT13 DPK registered?

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

Is FT13 DPK safe to buy?

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