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FT63 BPO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,860 mi
Last recorded56,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,860 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

standard size wheels fitted to rear

Fail 19 Dec 2016 42,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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 BPO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT63 BPO registered?

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

Is FT63 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 BPO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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