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FT62 YWA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,493 mi
Last recorded144,493 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 YWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 144,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 134,191 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 120,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 112,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,311 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,322 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 96,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,928 miles

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,897 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,690 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged damaged but working correctly (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,815 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear both sides tyres lots of deep cuts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (mirror indicator) (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lens (1.4.A.2e)

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

screen chipped

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 YWA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

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

Is FT62 YWA safe to buy?

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