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FT13 KUO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,027 mi
Last recorded149,027 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 KUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 149,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 145,403 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 140,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 133,177 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,270 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 17 Sep 2021 118,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 17 Oct 2020 106,414 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 89,526 miles

under body covers fitted some parts and structure obscured

Fail 13 May 2019 89,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body covers fitted some parts and structure obscured

Pass 14 May 2018 75,774 miles

engine bay and underbody covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 18 May 2017 62,430 miles

rear pads wearing

Pass 19 May 2016 49,293 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 KUO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KUO, 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 KUO registered?

FT13 KUO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is FT13 KUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 KUO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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