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BD63 GVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,558 mi
Last recorded193,558 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 GVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 193,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 193,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 181,874 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2023 161,520 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 161,511 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges, close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,510 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 147,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low level

Pass 23 Nov 2021 134,482 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Sep 2020 115,734 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 115,734 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,508 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,290 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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BD63 GVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD63 GVT, 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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BD63 GVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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