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BJ63 GYP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,712 mi
Last recorded121,712 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 GYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 121,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 109,617 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2022 90,138 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,155 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,564 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,758 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,489 miles

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2016 32,489 miles

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

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

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 GYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

BJ63 GYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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