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BG63 EVB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,883 mi
Last recorded48,883 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 EVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 48,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tire is feathered on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 44,742 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 44,742 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,029 miles

TPM Light On

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 29,112 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 29,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 25,059 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,739 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 17,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 14,222 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear, full inspection of seat belt not possible

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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BG63 EVB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG63 EVB, 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

How do I check the history of BG63 EVB?

You can check the full history of BG63 EVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG63 EVB registered?

BG63 EVB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is BG63 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 EVB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG63 EVB have outstanding finance?

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