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FT13 YCB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,467 mi
Last recorded91,467 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 YCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 91,467 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 83,688 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 74,850 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 59,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 53,400 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 48,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,939 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,124 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 41,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,881 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Fail 24 May 2016 28,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

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 YCB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

FT13 YCB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 2013.

Is FT13 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 YCB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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