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BG63 WRL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,494 mi
Last recorded139,494 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 WRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 139,494 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 139,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 133,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 125,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 125,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,536 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt seat belt receiver missing but not effecting operation (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 55,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt seat belt receiver missing but not effecting operation (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,001 miles

Damage to N/S/F bumper

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

BG63 WRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is BG63 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 WRL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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