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FT62 YVV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,926 mi
Last recorded106,926 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 YVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 106,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,039 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark advise (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded osf and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf close to limit,inner edge worn,App.2mm,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,171 miles

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))

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

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake low effort

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,785 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake low effort

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and touching on rear silencer

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,192 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,023 miles

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

Heat shield above rear silencer loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracks between tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 55,432 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 55,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth inside tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth inside tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low on outside edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,400 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 35,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YVV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

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

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