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FT13 KTO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 113,494 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 102,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 90,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 83,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 71,901 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 17 May 2021 62,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2020 57,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 53,595 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 42,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,373 miles

o/s/f shock absorber deteriorated

o/s/f wiper deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KTO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KTO, 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 KTO registered?

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

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