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FT63 FKS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,204 mi
Last recorded73,204 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,204 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 73,204 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,363 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,454 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 57,606 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,120 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,234 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 43,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,366 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 30,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,571 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 FKS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FKS, 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 FKS registered?

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

Is FT63 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 FKS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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