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BL63 GJZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,942 mi
Last recorded80,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL63 GJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 80,942 miles

Front Nearside & Offside - Tyres worn on edges and slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Front Nearside & Offside - Windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,528 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 65,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 60,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,226 miles

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

brake pad wear light on dash, wire to wear sensor broken

Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 44,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,473 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,982 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 26,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,198 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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BL63 GJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BL63 GJZ, 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 BL63 GJZ registered?

BL63 GJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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