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FT63 ERJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,534 mi
Last recorded112,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 ERJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 112,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished.

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))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished. 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 110,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 99,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 89,481 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 89,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,345 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,391 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,977 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,087 miles

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

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 ERJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ERJ, 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 ERJ registered?

FT63 ERJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is FT63 ERJ safe to buy?

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