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BN63 ZDJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 ZDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 80,501 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 76,810 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 76,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 73,444 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 72,841 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,395 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,318 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2020 61,318 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tyre perished in tread

offside front tyre 3mm

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,268 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2018 41,431 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 24,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 34,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,769 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 ZDJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

BN63 ZDJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is BN63 ZDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 ZDJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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