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BD63 GVU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,364 mi
Last recorded130,364 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 GVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,364 miles

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

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight lens condensation

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 120,936 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight lens condensation

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 109,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,540 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,776 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 88,423 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 88,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,840 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 GVU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 BD63 GVU, 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 BD63 GVU registered?

BD63 GVU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 2013.

Is BD63 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 GVU 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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