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BJ63 GXV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 GXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 71,784 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2024 71,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 61,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,186 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt operation. Child seat fitted.

Fail 17 Aug 2019 43,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt operation. Child seat fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,570 miles

Nearside Front damper misted with oil

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front lightly misted with oil

Oil leak crank seal area ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,035 miles

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

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

engine under tray fittyed

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 GXV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

BJ63 GXV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is BJ63 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ63 GXV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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