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FT63 BKD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,803 mi
Last recorded121,803 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,684 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2022 90,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,743 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 37,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

emission test aborted due to low rev / low emission

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 29,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 24,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 24,155 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BKD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT63 BKD, 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 BKD registered?

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

Is FT63 BKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 BKD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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