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BG63 VNE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,181 mi
Last recorded71,181 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 VNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,181 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 71,180 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,151 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 67,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut whole circumference of the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in a poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut whole circumference of the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition advise to be changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all Tyres have cracking to the inner sidewalls no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,978 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms all bushes are slightly peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,944 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 44,102 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres have wear to inner edges

both rear tyres have deep cracking to tread no cords

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 25,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

low oil level

Fail 9 Dec 2016 25,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

low oil level

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 VNE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 VNE, 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 BG63 VNE registered?

BG63 VNE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is BG63 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 VNE 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.

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