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FT13 YXR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 97,128 miles

n/s/r shock misting oil

Pass 1 Apr 2025 93,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,824 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 89,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,626 miles

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,953 miles

rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking and perishing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking and perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2020 68,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,844 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 61,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 50,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,395 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 YXR 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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

FT13 YXR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FT13 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 YXR 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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