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FT62 YWS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,138 mi
Last recorded30,138 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 YWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 30,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 28,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 26,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 24,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 22,233 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 21,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 8 years old

Nearside Rear tyre over 8 years old

Offside Front tyre over 8 years old

Pass 16 Jan 2019 19,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 18,340 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 16,894 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 15,560 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 YWS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

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

Is FT62 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 YWS shows 11 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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