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FT62 YXB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,414 mi
Last recorded130,414 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 YXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 130,414 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 4 Feb 2025 116,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres close to limit and worn on inside edges 205/55/16

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,559 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 106,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,030 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2023 95,030 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,798 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres are wearing on outer edges

Fail 19 Jan 2021 78,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,730 miles

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

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

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

Nearside Front Uneven wear to tyre

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,401 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 31,003 miles

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

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 YXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

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

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