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FT13 SXH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,778 mi
Last recorded130,778 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 130,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 117,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,091 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,126 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,060 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 64,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

FT13 SXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is FT13 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 SXH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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