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FT13 JFY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,582 mi
Last recorded129,582 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 129,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 4.7.1 (b) (i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 119,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 119,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 110,445 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 99,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,298 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre B F Goodrich 205/55R16 1.6 - 2 - 2 mm

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 205/55R16 2.5 - 4 - 3 mm

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

Offside Front Tyre B F Goodrich 205/55R16 2 - 3 - 1.6 mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 205/55R16 3.5 - 5 - 4 mm

Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,298 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre B F Goodrich 205/55R16 1.6 - 2 - 2 mm

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 205/55R16 2.5 - 4 - 3 mm

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

Offside Front Tyre B F Goodrich 205/55R16 2 - 3 - 1.6 mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 205/55R16 3.5 - 5 - 4 mm

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,720 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 JFY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

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

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