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FT13 DWD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 78,207 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,317 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,697 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,420 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,211 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 39,833 miles

Offside rear tyre getting close to limit.

Pass 30 May 2018 32,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,866 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 May 2017 27,866 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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 DWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

FT13 DWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is FT13 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 DWD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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