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FT13 FCE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,123 mi
Last recorded138,123 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 FCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 138,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 138,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 131,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 124,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 117,207 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 117,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 113,620 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,485 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,801 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 96,801 miles

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

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 91,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood

Fail 11 Jun 2020 91,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood

Pass 24 May 2019 78,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 60,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Rear Tyre lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Pass 26 May 2017 40,945 miles

emissions to clean to get a result

Pass 11 May 2016 25,521 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 FCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

FT13 FCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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