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BJ63 RYA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 76,023 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2026 76,023 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,458 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 72,875 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 71,445 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 69,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 68,686 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 67,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,849 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,049 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)

Rear tyres are cracking in the tread area x2

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,850 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)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2016 35,850 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres slight cracking

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 RYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 RYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ63 RYA registered?

BJ63 RYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2013.

Is BJ63 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ63 RYA 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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