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FT62 YWK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,543 mi
Last recorded105,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 105,543 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,000 miles

sill covers engine covers and under tray fitted

vehicle presented and tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,291 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished and wearing outer edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured inner edge

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

both front tyres cracked/perished inner/outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,634 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,911 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,310 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 YWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

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

Is FT62 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 YWK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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