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FT13 EKG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,398 mi
Last recorded53,398 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 EKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 53,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,406 miles

Offside Front slight scratch on windscreen

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 35,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight scratch on windscreen

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

Pass 16 May 2016 28,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut in tyres tread and inner edge worn (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 EKG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 EKG, 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 EKG registered?

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

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