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FT62 PWK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 PWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,713 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 84,713 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade split and not clearing rear screen.

Pass 7 Jan 2025 79,099 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 73,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 73,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,210 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,358 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 50,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,734 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 40,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 29,994 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 15,997 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 15,997 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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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FT62 PWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT62 PWK, 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 FT62 PWK registered?

FT62 PWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2013.

Is FT62 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 PWK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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