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FT13 JZD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,210 mi
Last recorded112,210 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 JZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges 0mm + inner edges close to cords + cracked/perishes - recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges close + cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,476 miles

too clean for emissions

Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner rear bush starting to part/un-bond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f wet and o/s/f damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim at limit of acceptable damage - advise repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner rear bush starting to part/un-bond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f wet and o/s/f damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim at limit of acceptable damage - advise repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,019 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 53,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,589 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 JZD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 JZD, 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 JZD registered?

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

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