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BN63 EYP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,338 mi
Last recorded116,338 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 EYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 116,338 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside tyres scrubbing around inner treads 225/45/17

Fail 13 Jul 2026 116,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside tyres scrubbing around inner treads 225/45/17

Pass 7 Aug 2025 102,028 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 102,028 miles

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

Nearside 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 9 Sep 2024 87,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 87,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,181 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner sholder close to cord

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre bold on inner sholder close to cord

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,557 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,916 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 41,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2018 27,625 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 13,477 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 13,476 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 11,532 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 11,532 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BN63 EYP, 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 BN63 EYP registered?

BN63 EYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2013.

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The MOT history for BN63 EYP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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