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BG63 EVJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,528 mi
Last recorded94,528 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 EVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear disc showing signs of heat build up

Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,770 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 88,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 82,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,336 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 77,336 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,087 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 68,087 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible covered in mud (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 58,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 49,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,007 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 43,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,253 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

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 EVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EVJ, 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 BG63 EVJ registered?

BG63 EVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 2013.

Is BG63 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 EVJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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