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FT62 YVL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,866 mi
Last recorded86,866 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 YVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,866 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,568 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 81,567 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 76,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,662 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 YVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

FT62 YVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is FT62 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 YVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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