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FT13 WTE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,712 mi
Last recorded128,712 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 128,712 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 128,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,907 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 116,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,467 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL PERISHING & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL PERISHING & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 107,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL PERISHING & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL PERISHING & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,345 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,301 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 94,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,537 miles

ENGINE COVER & LOWER UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER &OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 78,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 66,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 54,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 40,351 miles

Nearside Front alloy is buckled

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s rear (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 WTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

FT13 WTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is FT13 WTE safe to buy?

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