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FT13 ZGD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,599 mi
Last recorded42,599 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 ZGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,599 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,590 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,298 miles

nearside and offside front shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,186 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror flasher lens cracked

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 35,501 miles

Nearside Front MIRROR FLASHER LENS CRACKED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SLIGHT LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SLIGHT LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,170 miles

Nearside Wing mirror, indicator lense cracked

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))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,784 miles

Both offside tyre outer sidewall damaged (curbing )

Both rear tyres getting low 3mm

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 24 Sep 2018 27,677 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,379 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,834 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 ZGD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

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

Is FT13 ZGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 ZGD shows 10 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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