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FT63 EJV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

217,395 mi
Last recorded217,395 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 217,395 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 202,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 186,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 163,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 147,044 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,073 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,903 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 124,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 109,284 miles

Nearside Front Damper seeping

under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Fail 22 Dec 2018 109,284 miles

Nearside Front Damper seeping

under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,434 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 17 Dec 2016 72,342 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2016 72,342 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 EJV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EJV, 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 EJV registered?

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

Is FT63 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 EJV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT63 EJV have outstanding finance?

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