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FT13 HVL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,080 mi
Last recorded71,080 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 HVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 71,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 67,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,482 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,195 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 47,186 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 11 May 2017 35,226 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 11 May 2016 29,701 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 HVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HVL, 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 HVL?

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What year was FT13 HVL registered?

FT13 HVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is FT13 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 HVL 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.

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