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FT63 DDF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 DDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,634 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 71,634 miles

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 70,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered

Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,907 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,241 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL INNER DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON DASH FIXED LIGHT

VEHICLE BROUGHT IN WITH ZERO OIL HAD TO TOP UP FOR TEST CUSTOMER ADVISED

Fail 13 Jan 2020 46,241 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative WARNING ON DASH (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL INNER DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON DASH FIXED LIGHT

VEHICLE BROUGHT IN WITH ZERO OIL HAD TO TOP UP FOR TEST CUSTOMER ADVISED

Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 26,229 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Worn uneven Inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low on inner edge. (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 DDF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

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

Is FT63 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 DDF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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