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BN63 EKO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,309 mi
Last recorded56,309 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 EKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 56,309 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 51,273 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))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 48,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,064 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 42,064 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 38,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,699 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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BN63 EKO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BN63 EKO, 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 BN63 EKO registered?

BN63 EKO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2013.

Is BN63 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 EKO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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