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FT62 VFG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,696 mi
Last recorded65,696 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 VFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 65,696 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 62,306 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 62,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 58,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 51,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 47,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 44,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 30,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,278 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,132 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 VFG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FT62 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

FT62 VFG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2013.

Is FT62 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 VFG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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