Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2013 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1197cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 81,589 miles on the clock, averaging 3,224 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for FT13 BWF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,589 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,989 |
| Average per year | 3,224 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FT13 BWF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About FT13 BWF
What car is FT13 BWF?
FT13 BWF is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2013.
What is the mileage of FT13 BWF?
The last recorded mileage for FT13 BWF was 81,589 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FT13 BWF passed its MOT?
FT13 BWF has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2026.
Is FT13 BWF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT13 BWF is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is FT13 BWF?
FT13 BWF is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.