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FT13 KSF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,427 mi
Last recorded54,427 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 54,427 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 41,658 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 36,741 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 34,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 28,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 23,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2017 20,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill dented

Nearside Rear quarter panel has large dent (no sharp edges) also wheel not fouling damaged area

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 5 May 2016 17,685 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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 KSF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF registered?

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

Is FT13 KSF safe to buy?

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