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BU63 XDF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,442 mi
Last recorded124,442 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 115,500 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 105,705 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,727 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,901 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,879 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 63,630 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 22 Mar 2017 51,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,676 miles

No emissions printout (too clean)

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 XDF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 XDF, 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 BU63 XDF registered?

BU63 XDF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is BU63 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 XDF 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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