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FT62 YXN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,135 mi
Last recorded112,135 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 YXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,135 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,822 miles

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

general corrosion in rear suspension beam axel

Pass 4 Jul 2024 105,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,778 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 101,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,376 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 97,376 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 94,116 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 94,112 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,626 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 90,626 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,993 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 79,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 63,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is heavily perished/cracked.

Fail 6 Jan 2018 63,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge, will soon be though to the cords.

Offside Rear Tyre is heavily perished/cracked.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 52,234 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 41,260 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 YXN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

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

Is FT62 YXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 YXN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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