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FT13 XYM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,874 mi
Last recorded102,874 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,874 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 102,874 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 91,919 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 91,919 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 May 2024 81,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,713 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,779 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,250 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,548 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emission limits were tested and passed but DSM could not register a reading

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 44,548 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emission limits were tested and passed but DSM could not register a reading

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,756 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 XYM 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 XYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT13 XYM registered?

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

Is FT13 XYM safe to buy?

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