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BU63 XBT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 XBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 62,273 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 58,382 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 54,571 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,261 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,640 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,686 miles

Front both tyres cracking in tread

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread and outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,980 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,104 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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BU63 XBT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

BU63 XBT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is BU63 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 XBT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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