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FT62 YVY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,573 mi
Last recorded241,573 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 241,573 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2021 241,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2020 207,049 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 176,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 149,028 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 149,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,352 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,609 miles

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

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

chip in screen but looks repaired

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 YVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

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

Is FT62 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 YVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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