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FT63 BPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,069 mi
Last recorded87,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 79,703 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 72,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,910 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,923 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 50,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,940 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 BPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

FT63 BPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is FT63 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 BPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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