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FT63 DPY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,852 mi
Last recorded112,852 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,852 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit door excessively deteriorated (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 112,852 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit door excessively deteriorated (9.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 109,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 109,646 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,414 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks , three different places. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 91,414 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,753 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 81,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 61,375 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside front tyre showing 2 to 3mm and showing signs of wear on outside edge

offside front tyre showing 2.5 to 3mm and showing signs of wear on outside edge

Pass 20 May 2017 49,854 miles

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

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

Fail 15 May 2017 49,853 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside and offside rear tyres showing 2-2.5mm

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 DPY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DPY, 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 DPY registered?

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

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