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FT13 XYO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,976 mi
Last recorded95,976 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,976 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 91,220 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,968 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,572 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2019 55,924 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 48,679 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 48,679 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 45,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,222 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 XYO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

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

Is FT13 XYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 XYO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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