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FT62 YYK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively monitor next service (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 90,334 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively monitor next service (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 85,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 74,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 74,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,460 miles

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

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,152 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 72,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 68,129 miles

Rear discs corroded and scored

Rear pads worn close to limit

screen cracked o/s suggest replacment

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 20 May 2020 64,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal time of test on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn uneven low inner edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 19 May 2020 64,630 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal time of test on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn uneven low inner edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 62,134 miles

Offside Front tyre only just legal bald inner very soon start to peel

Offside Rear tyre low very near wear bars 2mm

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR wet at top (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn uneven bald inner edge

under trays fitted unble to check some components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,611 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all four (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,076 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 40,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YYK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

FT62 YYK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2013.

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