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FT13 JTO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,390 mi
Last recorded67,390 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 67,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 67,390 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 63,431 miles

fuel cap seal starting too crack

Pass 7 May 2024 59,916 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack advise replacement

Pass 17 May 2023 56,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 51,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 47,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 44,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,267 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,357 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 23,922 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 JTO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JTO, 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

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What year was FT13 JTO registered?

FT13 JTO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FT13 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 JTO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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