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FT13 HSD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 HSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,338 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 65,877 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 65,877 miles

Headlamp aim too low front lamps adjusted from a zero setting . (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,524 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,770 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also both front tyre cracks in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,275 miles

both front tyres splitting on inner surface

Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,275 miles

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

both front tyres splitting on inner surface

Pass 3 May 2018 41,372 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 36,377 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,509 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

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 HSD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

FT13 HSD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is FT13 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 HSD 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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