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FT13 HFW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,880 mi
Last recorded90,880 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 HFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 90,880 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 84,144 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 84,144 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 77,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,768 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,441 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 49,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,948 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,065 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,477 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 HFW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 HFW, 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

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What year was FT13 HFW registered?

FT13 HFW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is FT13 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 HFW 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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