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FT13 ZBW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,965 mi
Last recorded134,965 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 134,965 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 128,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 121,913 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 121,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,834 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 108,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,358 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,873 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 May 2016 38,224 miles

Nearside front brake hose mounting loose.

Nearside front shock absorber damp

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 ZBW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

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

Is FT13 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 ZBW 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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