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FT13 DSU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,175 mi
Last recorded162,175 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 162,175 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 162,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 148,571 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 145,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,675 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 131,670 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,341 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 111,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges but 3.5 mm central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,375 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 53,374 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (195/65/15H) (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,908 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 28,908 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

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 DSU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FT13 DSU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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