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BU63 FTA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 FTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 143,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 138,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 130,606 miles

Exhaust backbox heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,587 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 123,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 118,230 miles

front and rear number plates may not be to british standard but visualy okay at time of mot test

slight buckle on o/s rear wheel

Fail 23 Dec 2021 118,223 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear number plates may not be to british standard but visualy okay at time of mot test

slight buckle on o/s rear wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,268 miles

front discs worm

Fail 4 Oct 2016 53,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worm

unable to take emissions reading

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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BU63 FTA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU63 FTA, 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 BU63 FTA registered?

BU63 FTA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is BU63 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 FTA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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