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BN63 ZVO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,163 mi
Last recorded125,163 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 ZVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 125,163 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,253 miles

Front Lower under trys fitted unable for full inception

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 117,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 100,772 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 100,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,314 miles

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre but no cords visible

Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,948 miles

Offside Rear tyre damaged outer sidewall but not down to cords

Fail 16 Sep 2017 39,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre damaged outer sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 10 Sep 2016 24,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

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

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