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FT63 BXA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 BXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 94,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,649 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,567 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 35,721 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 35,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 26,626 miles

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

front reg plate

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,283 miles

front wiper blades

under trays fitted

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 BXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

FT63 BXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is FT63 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 BXA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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