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BU63 GHN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,043 mi
Last recorded100,043 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 GHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 100,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,269 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 95,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 88,752 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,317 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,268 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Outer child seats fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,958 miles

Offside 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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BU63 GHN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BU63 GHN, 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 BU63 GHN registered?

BU63 GHN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is BU63 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 GHN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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