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FT62 ZSJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,303 mi
Last recorded103,303 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,303 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 103,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,785 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 79,089 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 78,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,398 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,503 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,632 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,431 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,359 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 40,356 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)

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 ZSJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

FT62 ZSJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is FT62 ZSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 ZSJ 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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