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BN63 ZJZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,459 mi
Last recorded76,459 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 ZJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,459 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,310 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 65,005 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 64,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 58,168 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 58,107 miles

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

front tyres close to wear bars

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,822 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 12 Jun 2019 50,822 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r brake disc corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 25 May 2018 46,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,900 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,545 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 ZJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZJZ, 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

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What year was BN63 ZJZ registered?

BN63 ZJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is BN63 ZJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 ZJZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN63 ZJZ have outstanding finance?

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