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FT13 KOA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,598 mi
Last recorded92,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 92,598 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres minor cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2025 85,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,339 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 24 Jul 2023 74,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres nearing 2mm markers and cracking in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,828 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,703 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low 2mm 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 56,703 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers torn not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low 2mm 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,958 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 25,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 KOA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

FT13 KOA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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