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FL63 UTU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,215 mi
Last recorded152,215 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL63 UTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 152,215 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust rear heat shielding insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 143,315 miles

Both front tyres 3mm of tread on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2024 137,089 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 130,171 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre treads heavily deteriorated and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,835 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 110,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,827 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,539 miles

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

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

engine covers and 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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FL63 UTU 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 FL63 UTU, 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 FL63 UTU registered?

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

Is FL63 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL63 UTU 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.

Does FL63 UTU have outstanding finance?

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