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FT62 YWZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,765 mi
Last recorded125,765 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 YWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,765 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 125,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 125,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,863 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 118,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,740 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 114,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Road wheel fixing missing O/s & n/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing O/s & n/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 107,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 97,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,490 miles

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

Rear both rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2017 80,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,042 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,587 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under and Engine Cover Fitted

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 YWZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

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

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