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BN63 VGK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,145 mi
Last recorded106,145 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 VGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 106,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 97,392 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 97,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure rear bolts broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,317 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 65,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 54,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 38,290 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres worn on their inner edges 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,998 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 27,998 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

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 VGK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

BN63 VGK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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The MOT history for BN63 VGK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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