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FT63 CYH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,604 mi
Last recorded133,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 CYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 133,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 133,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,954 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 127,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 122,197 miles

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

Unable to clearly see the condition of the front and rear brake pads through the wheels.

Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,801 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 119,710 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,386 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 109,386 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 96,731 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Nov 2020 86,481 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to inspect inners recommend remove wheel for full inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,623 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 28,876 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 CYH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

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

Is FT63 CYH safe to buy?

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