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BV63 NLG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,217 mi
Last recorded147,217 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 NLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 147,217 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 127,213 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,522 miles

Front Brake Backplates Insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2021 102,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 78,698 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,688 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 64,668 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,768 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 2 Dec 2016 34,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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 NLG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 BV63 NLG, 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 NLG registered?

BV63 NLG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is BV63 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV63 NLG 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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