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FT13 HRL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 HRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 91,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 79,230 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 79,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,473 miles

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

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

Rear wiper juddering

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,864 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 54,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 46,492 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,103 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 HRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HRL, 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 HRL registered?

FT13 HRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is FT13 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 HRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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