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FT63 FLV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,423 mi
Last recorded61,423 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,423 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 59,802 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has a slight leak of grease

Fail 12 Nov 2024 59,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cracks deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has a slight leak of grease

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Inner side wall badly cracked/perished

Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,657 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has a slight leaking of grease but is secure

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,737 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,388 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 48,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 44,396 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 39,820 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,038 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,436 miles

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)

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 FLV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

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

Is FT63 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 FLV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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