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FT13 YYD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,699 mi
Last recorded46,699 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 46,699 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 45,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 44,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 43,493 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 41,562 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 39,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,937 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,035 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,514 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 YYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT13 YYD registered?

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

Is FT13 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 YYD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT13 YYD have outstanding finance?

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