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FT63 CXE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,472 mi
Last recorded157,472 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 152,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 142,244 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 142,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 124,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,818 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 85,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall . 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 66,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 2mm also inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to assess , both sides , outer pads wearing , (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 66,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 2mm also inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to assess , both sides , outer pads wearing , (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,961 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 38,397 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,651 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 29,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CXE 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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

FT63 CXE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2013.

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