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FT13 HRW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,839 mi
Last recorded99,839 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 HRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 99,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 92,379 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 83,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,048 miles

All x4 Tyres Perished

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 73,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PAIR (3.4 (b) (ii))

All x4 Tyres Perished

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 70,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

child seat fitted NSR not secured by isofix, secured by seat belt seat belt not checked

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,775 miles

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

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 HRW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol 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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

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

Is FT13 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 HRW 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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