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BJ63 GXO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,130 mi
Last recorded98,130 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 GXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 98,130 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 98,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded & Insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, Lower Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 92,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded & Insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Insecure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, Lower Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,564 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 81,601 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,466 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,609 miles

both lower arm bushes starting to debond

Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,739 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 51,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,076 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 30,076 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner.

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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BJ63 GXO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ63 GXO, 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 BJ63 GXO registered?

BJ63 GXO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 2013.

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