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FT63 ETD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,603 mi
Last recorded120,603 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 ETD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,341 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 110,287 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,877 miles

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

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 23 Jan 2021 90,185 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 90,185 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,613 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,360 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 63,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

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 ETD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

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

Is FT63 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 ETD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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