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FT13 YDF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,551 mi
Last recorded92,551 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 92,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 72,988 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 72,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,444 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 64,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 54,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 37,333 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,331 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 34,331 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 30,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wear on the inner side

Pass 27 May 2016 27,069 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 YDF 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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

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

Is FT13 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 YDF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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