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FT13 FEV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,774 mi
Last recorded64,774 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 64,774 miles

Manufacture under body trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,156 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Jul 2024 52,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe and associated components corroded

rear subframe and associated components corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,190 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 51,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,448 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,601 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Goodyear 205/55R16 5 - 5 - 5 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 205/55R16 5 - 6 - 5 mm

Offside Front Tyre Goodyear 205/55R16 5 - 5 - 5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 205/55R16 6 - 6 - 5 mm

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 36,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 32,892 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 May 2017 28,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,830 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 FEV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

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

Is FT13 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 FEV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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