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FG63 YLT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 YLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 83,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,257 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 60,108 miles

Intermittent 'lighting' warning light illuminating

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,822 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 53,822 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

service light on

Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,072 miles

Nearside Outer Wing mirror unit partly insecure

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 41,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Wing mirror unit partly insecure

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,720 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tires wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,707 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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FG63 YLT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YLT, 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.

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What year was FG63 YLT registered?

FG63 YLT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is FG63 YLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG63 YLT 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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