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FT13 FDD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,588 mi
Last recorded73,588 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 FDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 73,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 69,142 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 64,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 60,088 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 54,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 50,825 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,515 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 40,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 35,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 29,745 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 23,146 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 FDD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT13 FDD?

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What year was FT13 FDD registered?

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

Is FT13 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 FDD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT13 FDD have outstanding finance?

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