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FT62 XYG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,159 mi
Last recorded111,159 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 111,159 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear brake pads worn low.

Nearside rear inner sidelamp not working.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes de-bonding.

Offside front damper weeping.

Rear number plate damaged.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Fail 13 Nov 2025 111,157 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Stud broken off of ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 1.9mm.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear brake pads worn low.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 1.7mm.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes de-bonding.

Offside front damper weeping.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.0mm.

Rear number plate damaged.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 108,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,843 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 86,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front lower arm rear bushes some play / cracking /perishing

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,350 miles

Both front brake pads worn

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge and perishing

O/S/F shock absorber weeping

O/S/R brake discs slightly scored

O/S/R tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor stone chips to windscreen

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor stone chips to windscreen

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 53,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,988 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,449 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,285 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 XYG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

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

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