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FT13 ENC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,016 mi
Last recorded118,016 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 ENC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 118,016 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 118,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 93,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 86,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,837 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit-1.60mm!

Pass 7 Jun 2021 58,757 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2020 55,121 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing!

Fail 29 Jun 2020 55,103 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing!

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,121 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 51,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,608 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,945 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 35,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2016 30,255 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

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 ENC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ENC, 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 ENC registered?

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

Is FT13 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 ENC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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