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FT13 FEJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,846 mi
Last recorded60,846 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 60,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 53,307 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 50,834 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 50,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 47,273 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 47,273 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 41,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,597 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 31,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,730 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 FEJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

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

Is FT13 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 FEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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