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FH62 ZTL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,852 mi
Last recorded62,852 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 ZTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,852 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 56,835 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 48,856 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 43,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions too low to read { golf }

Fail 14 Jan 2023 43,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emissions too low to read { golf }

Pass 15 Jan 2022 40,014 miles

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

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

Rear emissions too low to read vw golf

Pass 10 Feb 2021 39,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge/wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,194 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 30,312 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp with oil

Pass 31 Jan 2018 26,415 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 22,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,681 miles

engine covers fitted

slight wear on front brake discs

under-trays fitted

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 ZTL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FH62 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

FH62 ZTL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 2013.

Is FH62 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH62 ZTL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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