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FT13 HVE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,907 mi
Last recorded146,907 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 HVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 146,907 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 137,746 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 137,746 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,781 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 119,179 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nearside front wing is damaged

Offside Rear Offside rear light cluster is broken

Fail 26 Nov 2021 119,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nearside front wing is damaged

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

Offside Rear Offside rear light cluster is broken

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,693 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 100,619 miles

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

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

chips to windscreen

offside rear tyre starting to perish and wear on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,397 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction Switch appears to be faulty (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder and phone holder in sweep of wipers ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Removed nail from outer edge ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleared debris from under wiper (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleared debris from under wiper (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2017 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 67,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 46,833 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 46,833 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

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 HVE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

FT13 HVE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is FT13 HVE safe to buy?

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