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FE63 FTN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,442 mi
Last recorded76,442 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 FTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 65,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,334 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 57,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 25-30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,417 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,087 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 32,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,610 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,654 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,817 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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FE63 FTN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE63 FTN, 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

How do I check the history of FE63 FTN?

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What year was FE63 FTN registered?

FE63 FTN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is FE63 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 FTN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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