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FT63 CXS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,149 mi
Last recorded101,149 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 CXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 101,149 miles

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper damaged and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,566 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 65,903 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Friction faces excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Friction faces excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,352 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 60,330 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected at top (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,210 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,871 miles

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 CXS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS registered?

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

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