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FT13 EMV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,856 mi
Last recorded204,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 204,856 miles

Rear rear axel suspension mounting corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2026 204,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axel suspension mounting corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 192,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened on offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 176,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 176,109 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear disc over heated

Pass 30 Jun 2023 161,394 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 148,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 133,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edges/Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,480 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 98,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 81,287 miles

EML on

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,602 miles

EML on

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

EML on

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,157 miles

Battery cover fitted

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished/cracked treads and sidewalls, tread wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic central floor cover fitted

Plastic inner sill/floor covers fitted

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 EMV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

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

Is FT13 EMV safe to buy?

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