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FT62 ZWE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,512 mi
Last recorded153,512 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 ZWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 153,512 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2025 147,185 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 140,915 miles

Emissions below readable level

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside rear brake disc and pads heat damage

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and close to exposing cords

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Mar 2023 131,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 121,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,959 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 102,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav holder in swept area ()

chip on screen outside swept zone(drivers side)

Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav holder in swept area ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

chip on screen outside swept zone(drivers side)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,270 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slight damage to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 71,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slight damage to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,757 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 50,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has minor damaged caused by wiper not effecting view

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 ZWE 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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

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

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