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FT63 BXF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,773 mi
Last recorded96,773 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 96,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and rear axel starting to corrode

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil service and inspection over due 9200 miles, oil level close to min on dipstick

Fail 28 Jul 2026 96,773 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and rear axel starting to corrode

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil service and inspection over due 9200 miles, oil level close to min on dipstick

Pass 26 Jul 2025 84,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 84,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,873 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 49,651 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,067 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 36,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 29,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 29,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BXF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BXF, 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.

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What year was FT63 BXF registered?

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

Is FT63 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 BXF shows 15 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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