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FT62 YWV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 YWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 133,481 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 133,415 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 127,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 122,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 119,845 miles

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))

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 15 Dec 2021 115,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,730 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,963 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 82,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 77,125 miles

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

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

Rear rear tyres slightly perished/ cracking.

Pass 10 May 2016 61,830 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YWV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

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

Is FT62 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 YWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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