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FT13 ZFE

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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.

MOT & Mileage History for FT13 ZFE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,049
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2016
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,045

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,049 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,153
Average per year6,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT13 ZFE 53k68k84k99k114k '16'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage108,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage104,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage102,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,690 miles
PASS
Mileage98,653 miles
Since last MOT+12,629 miles
PASS
Mileage86,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage82,099 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage75,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,515 miles
PASS
Mileage67,657 miles
Since last MOT+8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage59,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage53,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,086 miles

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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

RegistrationFT13 ZFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About FT13 ZFE

What car is FT13 ZFE?

FT13 ZFE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2013.

What is the mileage of FT13 ZFE?

The last recorded mileage for FT13 ZFE was 114,049 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT13 ZFE passed its MOT?

FT13 ZFE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is FT13 ZFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT13 ZFE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FT13 ZFE?

FT13 ZFE is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.