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FT13 YEE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,366 mi
Last recorded123,366 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 YEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 123,366 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 123,366 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,877 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 117,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,504 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,844 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 99,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges(4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers - streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged/insecure - glass ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure due to miiror damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 93,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges(4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers - streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged/insecure - glass ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure due to miiror damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 86,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 86,853 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,976 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 80,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,315 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,783 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,783 miles

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

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 YEE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

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

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