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FH62 YTB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 YTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 102,186 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 102,186 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,566 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 93,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,497 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 12 Jun 2023 84,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,391 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,349 miles

front tyres worn,o/s/f bald inner edge

front tyres worn,o/s/f bald inner edge

o/s wiper smearing

oil seepage breather area,engine cutting out

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,349 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn,o/s/f bald inner edge

front tyres worn,o/s/f bald inner edge

o/s wiper smearing

oil seepage breather area,engine cutting out

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,468 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant low

oil/breather leak

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,741 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil/breather leak upper engine area

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,710 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre 2 x cuts in side wall

Rear Inner both uneven wear

Rear Outer both side walls cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,726 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,848 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,203 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

rear brake discs scored and pitted

rear brake pads worn low

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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FH62 YTB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH62 YTB, 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 FH62 YTB registered?

FH62 YTB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2013.

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