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FT13 ZFP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,162 mi
Last recorded86,162 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 ZFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 86,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 81,694 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 70,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 63,725 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to delaminate

oil leak noted from gearbox

Pass 25 May 2021 57,765 miles

exhaust is rusty

Fail 25 May 2021 57,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are perished esp n/s (2013)

exhaust is rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,530 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are low on tread and worn at inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2020 50,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust is rusty

front discs are badly worn

front pads appear low

front tyres are low on tread and worn at inner edge

Pass 21 May 2019 44,129 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))

both front tyres down to 3mm of tread

f/n/s wiper poor

front brake discs noted worn

Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 26,003 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 ZFP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

FT13 ZFP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is FT13 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 ZFP 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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