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FT63 CPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,391 mi
Last recorded103,391 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 CPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 103,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,703 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 101,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 97,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,918 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,345 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield above silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 71,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,536 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip smaller than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under-trays fitted preventing inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2017 52,618 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 52,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a crack not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 42,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 42,524 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CPU, 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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FT63 CPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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