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FT63 DYU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,155 mi
Last recorded45,155 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 DYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 45,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 44,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 43,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 41,726 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 41,101 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,278 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 38,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 35,807 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 27,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DYU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DYU, 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

How do I check the history of FT63 DYU?

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What year was FT63 DYU registered?

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

Is FT63 DYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 DYU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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