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FT13 HVW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,965 mi
Last recorded114,965 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 114,965 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 114,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 103,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 74,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 65,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions to clean too register

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,542 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 53,542 miles

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

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,670 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT LOOSE.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 42,670 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT LOOSE.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,154 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.1mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT POORLY FITTED/VERY LOOSE.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,483 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

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 HVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

FT13 HVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is FT13 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 HVW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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