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FT63 BLK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,884 mi
Last recorded89,884 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 89,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 89,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction GLOW PLUG CODES PRINTOUT ATTACJHED (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 87,444 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 87,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,151 miles

Electrical wiring insecure boot (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm change now at legal limit 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level bellow min

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench missing but backrest there seat belts all work fine given benefit of doubt but could be seen as a failure in some cases ()

Fail 21 Dec 2023 84,151 miles

Electrical wiring insecure boot (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm change now at legal limit 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level bellow min

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench missing but backrest there seat belts all work fine given benefit of doubt but could be seen as a failure in some cases ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,264 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 79,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 73,615 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,583 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 67,583 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Jan 2020 61,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,210 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 43,127 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 31,974 miles

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 BLK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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