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BN63 ODJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

237,188 mi
Last recorded237,188 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 ODJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 237,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 229,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 216,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 198,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 181,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 167,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 142,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 125,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 108,861 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 108,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,002 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)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 ODJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ODJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN63 ODJ?

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What year was BN63 ODJ registered?

BN63 ODJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is BN63 ODJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 ODJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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