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FT63 EOD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,104 mi
Last recorded65,104 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 EOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 65,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 61,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 56,071 miles

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

Rear Brake discs corroded (both sides)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 50,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper badly split/worn

Fail 2 Dec 2022 50,912 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and offside rear (5.2.3 (l))

Rear wiper badly split/worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished +tyre tread has a deep cracks (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 45,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 45,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,227 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and rear 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,481 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 31,463 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 28,664 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 25,652 miles

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 EOD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EOD, 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 EOD registered?

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

Is FT63 EOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 EOD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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