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FT13 EFR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,579 mi
Last recorded76,579 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 76,579 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 76,493 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned wing mirror housing indicator lamp not secure (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 70,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 64,391 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 58,292 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,032 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 51,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 42,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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 EFR 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 80%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

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

Is FT13 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 EFR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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