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BD63 ZTC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,443 mi
Last recorded55,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 ZTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 55,443 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 54,596 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 52,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 50,761 miles

Nearside Rear light lens condensated

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

service light on

tpms light on

Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,687 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,752 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Nov 2019 41,648 miles

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

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

key fob battery light on

oil service and inspection light on

Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,098 miles

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 23,264 miles

No emission reading recorded at test

Pass 5 Dec 2016 15,134 miles

No emission reading recorded at test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 15,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No emission reading recorded at test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BD63 ZTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD63 ZTC registered?

BD63 ZTC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is BD63 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 ZTC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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