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BF63 ZBX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,853 mi
Last recorded72,853 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 ZBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 68,577 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 59,711 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside And Offside Front Tyres Wearing Inner And Outer Edges

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 53,157 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside And Offside Front Tyres Wearing Inner And Outer Edges

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,527 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,113 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,414 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 26,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 19,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 11,620 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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BF63 ZBX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF63 ZBX, 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 BF63 ZBX registered?

BF63 ZBX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is BF63 ZBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF63 ZBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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