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FT62 XYL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,249 mi
Last recorded94,249 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 94,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,237 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 17' - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 17' - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 76,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,381 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,667 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XYL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

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

Is FT62 XYL safe to buy?

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