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FT63 DXP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,736 mi
Last recorded66,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 DXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,736 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,957 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,133 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 40,600 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (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 DXP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT63 DXP registered?

FT63 DXP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is FT63 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 DXP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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