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FT63 DVA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,460 mi
Last recorded148,460 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 DVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 148,460 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 144,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,289 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 134,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 127,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 123,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 105,710 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 105,710 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,041 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

n/s/rear tyre 2mm o/s/rear tyre 2mm

Fail 12 Apr 2018 84,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

engine cover and undertrays fitted

n/s/rear tyre 2mm o/s/rear tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

[yellow brake warning light on]

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Fail 29 Dec 2016 58,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

[yellow brake warning light on]

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

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 DVA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

FT63 DVA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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