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FT13 EFV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,536 mi
Last recorded75,536 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 75,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,244 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 73,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb bent (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 70,999 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,763 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,083 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Jan 2022 66,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,728 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 62,726 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 60,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 54,586 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 41,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EFV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

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

Is FT13 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 EFV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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