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BU63 XDB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,215 mi
Last recorded149,215 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 XDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 149,215 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 149,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 141,392 miles

Child seats fitted unable to inspect belts

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 137,134 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 132,488 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 22 Sep 2021 127,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,481 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,186 miles

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,359 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 60,356 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XDB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

BU63 XDB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is BU63 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 XDB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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