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FT63 DZF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,839 mi
Last recorded121,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 DZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 121,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 115,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both head lams outer lenses slightly cloudy

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on outer wall not showing chords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 100,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on outer wall not showing chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,029 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 90,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,844 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 84,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &startingto crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &startingto crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Fail 20 Mar 2018 36,466 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,620 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 26,829 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 26,829 miles

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

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 DZF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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