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BV63 KKU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,348 mi
Last recorded128,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 KKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,348 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 124,595 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 124,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 121,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 117,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 108,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 108,055 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 108,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing ON ALL 4 WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,643 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,973 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 58,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,163 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BV63 KKU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV63 KKU, 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 BV63 KKU registered?

BV63 KKU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is BV63 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV63 KKU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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