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FT62 YWB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,605 mi
Last recorded105,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 101,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,671 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,177 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,937 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,415 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,650 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,924 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 YWB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

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

Is FT62 YWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 YWB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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