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FT62 TFO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,455 mi
Last recorded160,455 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 TFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 160,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper impact damaged

rear bumper impact damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2024 141,981 miles

Offside Front bumper impact damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bumper impact damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2024 141,979 miles

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

Offside Front bumper impact damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bumper impact damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 117,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,971 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 102,531 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 93,848 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,834 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 70,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,659 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,082 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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FT62 TFO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 FT62 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

FT62 TFO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 2013.

Is FT62 TFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 TFO 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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