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FT13 TWE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,656 mi
Last recorded79,656 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 TWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 79,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 78,146 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 78,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 76,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 69,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,122 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 TWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

FT13 TWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is FT13 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 TWE 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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