MOT Status
ValidMileage
108,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has some cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT13 YDW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?
FT13 YDW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2013.
Is FT13 YDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT13 YDW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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