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FT13 TXJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,292 mi
Last recorded104,292 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 TXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 101,957 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,069 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 88,069 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 87,801 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,909 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 56,244 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 56,244 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,648 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 TXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

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

Is FT13 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 TXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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