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635 BCV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,863 mi
Last recorded103,863 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration635 BCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close too limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front dip beam new bulb fitted

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,916 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 58,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 55,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 51,774 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 51,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 43,694 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES 97%WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,365 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,177 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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635 BCV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 635 BCV, 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 635 BCV registered?

635 BCV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 2013.

Is 635 BCV safe to buy?

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