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FG63 WCZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,347 mi
Last recorded75,347 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 WCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 75,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 71,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,473 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 61,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 59,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 30,872 miles

ENGINE COVER /PART UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 30,872 miles

ENGINE COVER /PART UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FG63 WCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG63 WCZ, 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 FG63 WCZ registered?

FG63 WCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is FG63 WCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG63 WCZ shows 12 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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