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FT13 HSV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,988 mi
Last recorded80,988 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 80,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,853 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 62,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 57,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 45,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 39,919 miles

Nearside Rear side walls perishing

Offside Rear side walls perishing

Pass 1 May 2017 33,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 28,464 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 HSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HSV, 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

How do I check the history of FT13 HSV?

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What year was FT13 HSV registered?

FT13 HSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is FT13 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 HSV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT13 HSV have outstanding finance?

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