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FT63 HWJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,421 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 83,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,941 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 HWJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWJ, 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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How do I check the history of FT63 HWJ?

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What year was FT63 HWJ registered?

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

Is FT63 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 HWJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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