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FT13 DVV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,158 mi
Last recorded174,158 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 174,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 174,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 157,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Pass 16 Jun 2021 139,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 126,225 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,660 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 109,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,774 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DVV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

FT13 DVV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 2013.

Is FT13 DVV safe to buy?

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