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FT63 EOP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,000 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front, slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle, cups + supporting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,783 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, cracked / perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,114 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 63,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 54,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,011 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 49,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,621 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure, may fall off

Pass 10 Dec 2018 38,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,832 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,697 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 EOP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 EOP, 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 EOP registered?

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

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