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AF63 BXL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,730 mi
Last recorded181,730 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 BXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 181,730 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 158,218 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front & Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 142,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 120,519 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 120,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 96,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,165 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,986 miles

Front Both tyres wearing slightly on inner & outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,934 miles

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

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

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

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

low emitter

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 46,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

low emitter

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,250 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 37,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,245 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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AF63 BXL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AF63 BXL, 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 AF63 BXL registered?

AF63 BXL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is AF63 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 BXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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