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FT13 WVO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,668 mi
Last recorded113,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 113,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 107,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 100,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 86,016 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,805 miles

TPMS showing

front brake discs pitted and corroded

off side front brake back plate missing

Fail 29 Jun 2022 83,805 miles

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

TPMS showing

front brake discs pitted and corroded

off side front brake back plate missing

Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,021 miles

off side front brake back plate missing

Fail 8 Jul 2021 78,021 miles

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

off side front brake back plate missing

Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 72,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 18 May 2018 56,020 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,832 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 37,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

FT13 WVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FT13 WVO safe to buy?

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