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BG63 ZVO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,458 mi
Last recorded113,458 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 ZVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 113,458 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 113,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,311 miles

ns headlamp aim bottomed,brake discs poor scored lipped pitting,suspension-springs-back plates-running gear rusting

Fail 22 Nov 2024 95,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

ns headlamp aim bottomed,engine under cover damaged-floor trims incomplete taped over,brake discs poor scored lipped pitting,service due soon alert,suspension-springs-back plates-running gear rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,414 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 88,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear-investigate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

antifreeze needed,ns reg light inop,suspension-running gear rusting,front discs scoring,rear brake judder,service alert active

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,012 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 16 Dec 2022 79,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

battery low,ns reg light dim,oil spill-covers fitted,front brake discs lipped-pads wearing low,front tyres low tread-bulging-uneven tread wear,nsr tyre tread bulging,tracking required

service due alert active,brake fluid minimum,front suspension bushes poor,osr shocker oily-investigate,suspension-springs-units rusting

Pass 19 Dec 2021 68,175 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2021 68,012 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 58,004 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 58,004 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 44,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 35,380 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 35,380 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate INCORRECT COLOUR (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 27,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG63 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

BG63 ZVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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