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FT13 EDV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,633 mi
Last recorded93,633 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 93,633 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,628 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,117 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front + rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 80,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front + rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,088 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 65,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,412 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 38,569 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 EDV 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 EDV, 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 EDV registered?

FT13 EDV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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