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BJ63 HXD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,372 mi
Last recorded125,372 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 HXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 125,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,549 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 108,549 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,033 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 97,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,468 miles

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

advise engine oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2023 95,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

advise engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,314 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 82,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,950 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 77,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,972 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 66,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel welded

Offside Rear wheel welded

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 50,352 miles

Brake performance not tested due too condition of tyres and split alloy road wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear alloy road wheel welded dangerous

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,775 miles

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 HXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

BJ63 HXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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