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BF63 ZWL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,599 mi
Last recorded146,599 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 ZWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 146,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 172,763 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,143 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 98,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,638 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 68,638 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,394 miles

rear tyres slightly perished and out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,517 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 36,517 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

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 ZWL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 BF63 ZWL, 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 BF63 ZWL registered?

BF63 ZWL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2013.

Is BF63 ZWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF63 ZWL 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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