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BT63 YSZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,542 mi
Last recorded125,542 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 YSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 125,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 121,357 miles

t.p.s light on

Pass 7 Aug 2024 119,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 113,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,454 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,542 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pad getting low

unable to see/inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,079 miles

unable to see/inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 92,710 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,492 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,783 miles

Front 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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BT63 YSZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT63 YSZ, 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 BT63 YSZ registered?

BT63 YSZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 2013.

Is BT63 YSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT63 YSZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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