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FT13 FEG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,950 mi
Last recorded141,950 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 141,950 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

fuel flap sticking

Pass 29 Jul 2024 137,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,598 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 127,598 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 119,251 miles

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

Emmisions trigger point not met

Pass 10 Aug 2021 109,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 94,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,178 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 49,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,285 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 FEG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FEG, 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 FEG registered?

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

Is FT13 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 FEG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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