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FT62 ZVP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 80,251 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 77,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 73,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,189 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 63,794 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 63,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,137 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

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 ZVP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

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

Is FT62 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 ZVP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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