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FT63 ETR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,049 mi
Last recorded152,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 152,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 69,005 miles

advice on o/s/f spring platform

Fail 20 Apr 2019 69,005 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advice on o/s/f spring platform

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,153 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 ETR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

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

Is FT63 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 ETR shows 6 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.

Does FT63 ETR have outstanding finance?

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