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FT63 FDV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,025 mi
Last recorded50,025 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 FDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 50,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,143 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 43,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 41,524 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 39,443 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 37,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,007 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,564 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad looks low (3.5.1g)

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 13 Dec 2016 37,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre of tread and heavily worn and nearly bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre of tread and heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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 FDV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

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

Is FT63 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 FDV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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