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FT62 YTW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,196 mi
Last recorded136,196 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 YTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,196 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2025 129,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,395 miles

Nearside Front Washer Jet Partially Blocked

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,264 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Washer Jet Partially Blocked

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,456 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 65,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X3 ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,482 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 42,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,537 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,236 miles

Front passenger air bag turned off.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,405 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 30,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YTW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

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

Is FT62 YTW safe to buy?

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