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FT62 XXJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,216 mi
Last recorded74,216 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 XXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 74,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 68,627 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 62,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,018 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 55,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,452 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 40,452 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,076 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 21,859 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 XXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXJ, 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 FT62 XXJ registered?

FT62 XXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2013.

Is FT62 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 XXJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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