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BN63 ZWX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,364 mi
Last recorded91,364 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 91,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,940 miles

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2024 75,976 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 75,974 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s 2.5mm + n/s 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,738 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 53,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,790 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 46,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 37,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,787 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 29,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,431 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 13,343 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 ZWX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

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

Is BN63 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 ZWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN63 ZWX have outstanding finance?

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