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FT13 ETU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,841 mi
Last recorded92,841 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 92,841 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 92,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,554 miles

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,807 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,421 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 38,565 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 31,230 miles

engine covers and under trays 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 ETU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

FT13 ETU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is FT13 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 ETU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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