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BN63 XHF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,777 mi
Last recorded122,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 XHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 111,555 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 111,552 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,058 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 102,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,812 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 75,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre of Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,745 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 54,757 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,480 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,579 miles

bonnet pull handle stiff to open

front screen has several chips

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,206 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted some componets not seen

Fail 1 Dec 2016 44,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted some componets not seen

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 XHF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

BN63 XHF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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