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FT13 EKC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,708 mi
Last recorded132,708 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 May 2019 74,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 61,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 43,741 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,329 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 EKC 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 100%.

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 EKC, 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 EKC registered?

FT13 EKC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is FT13 EKC safe to buy?

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