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FT13 ZDC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,225 mi
Last recorded171,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 ZDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 171,225 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 166,378 miles

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

Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

Pass 26 Sep 2023 157,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 147,765 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 138,472 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Trays obscuring some underbody components. Covers obscuring some components within the engine bay.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,102 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,259 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,154 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 59,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 54,822 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 40,223 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges (recommend replacing

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 ZDC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

FT13 ZDC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is FT13 ZDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 ZDC 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.

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