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FT13 XYK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,817 mi
Last recorded118,817 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 XYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 118,817 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 109,806 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,778 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,799 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel outer rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under shields fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,270 miles

NSR WHEEL: SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER BEAD RIM

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER BEAD RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,325 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all and both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 47,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all and both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 28,945 miles

o/s anf n/s front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 26 May 2017 24,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,649 miles

scratches on windscreen

Fail 24 May 2016 19,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XYK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

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

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