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FT63 BRX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,881 mi
Last recorded173,881 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 173,881 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 169,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 160,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 152,605 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,802 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,322 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,918 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 13,163 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 BRX 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 100%.

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 BRX, 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

How do I check the history of FT63 BRX?

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What year was FT63 BRX registered?

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

Is FT63 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 BRX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT63 BRX have outstanding finance?

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