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FT63 BXC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,213 mi
Last recorded53,213 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 53,213 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 47,501 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,779 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 36,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 30,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 30,443 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

T.P.M.S light on

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 28,425 miles

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

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

tpms system indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 4 Feb 2019 17,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 15,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 15,061 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 14,037 miles

Engine and floor undertrays 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 BXC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

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

Is FT63 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 BXC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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