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FT63 EPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2025 93,435 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osf/Nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osr/Nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 86,250 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all front and all rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 86,250 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all front and all rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,006 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 77,006 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside due to heavy corrosion to discs (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear, advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/heavily corroded/pitted, recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,271 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 59,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 44,072 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,991 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,066 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 26,066 miles

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 EPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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