MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
under shields fitted
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
under shields fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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
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
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FT62 YXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT62 YXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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