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A13 FYT

2008 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,324 mi
Last recorded81,324 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 81,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,339 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split/come away from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 52,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,528 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 36,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,383 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,547 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,690 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,690 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,870 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,231 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 45,164 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2012 26,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,270 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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A13 FYT is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 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 A13 FYT, 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 18 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 A13 FYT registered?

A13 FYT is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is A13 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FYT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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