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FL63 UTM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,528 mi
Last recorded145,528 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL63 UTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 145,528 miles

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

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 12 Jul 2024 133,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 122,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,954 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,154 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks have seepage of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear wiper split

under body and engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,154 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks have seepage of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right aim [adjusted] (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear wiper split

under body and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,183 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,660 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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,422 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,382 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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FL63 UTM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FL63 UTM, 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 FL63 UTM registered?

FL63 UTM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is FL63 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL63 UTM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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