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FT13 ZFK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,661 mi
Last recorded122,661 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 122,661 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 122,527 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 117,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 86,428 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 70,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 65,295 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 57,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are pitted and brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,883 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 ZFK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZFK, 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 ZFK registered?

FT13 ZFK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is FT13 ZFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 ZFK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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