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FT63 BKA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 BKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 95,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,975 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 66,802 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))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 54,615 miles

surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,935 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 48,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,458 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 14,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 14,162 miles

Front 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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FT63 BKA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 FT63 BKA, 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 FT63 BKA registered?

FT63 BKA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is FT63 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 BKA 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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