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FT13 EVC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,262 mi
Last recorded104,262 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 EVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,262 miles

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

front and rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 104,261 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear axle corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,160 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 95,265 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 87,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,071 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,254 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,608 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 57,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 48,492 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2018 48,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,335 miles

No print out due to low emissions

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,243 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 EVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

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

Is FT13 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 EVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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