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FT13 KSZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,949 mi
Last recorded148,949 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 KSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 148,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 141,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Alloy wheel is damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2025 127,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Rim Is damaged.

Fail 7 Jan 2025 126,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel Rim Is damaged.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 113,261 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Brake Pads are wearing low.

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,693 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 89,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2022 67,670 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 59,064 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,759 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 34,559 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,755 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 KSZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

FT13 KSZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is FT13 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 KSZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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