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FT13 KTG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,819 mi
Last recorded91,819 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 KTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,620 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 84,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,038 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2021 62,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,009 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 39,413 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,325 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 21,280 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 19,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 19,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KTG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KTG, 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 KTG registered?

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

Is FT13 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 KTG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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