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FT63 BKJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,193 mi
Last recorded134,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 124,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 124,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,027 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

wheel caps fitted unable to inspect brake pads according

Pass 21 Dec 2022 107,234 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to cords

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,189 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges,smooth on inner

Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 79,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 64,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 51,703 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,542 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2017 36,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

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 BKJ 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 83.3%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FT63 BKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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