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BV63 NUA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,201 mi
Last recorded181,201 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 181,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 170,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 161,958 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 161,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear window secured with tape

Offside Front indicator lense has slight damage

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 152,116 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 152,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 140,011 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 140,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 130,911 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 122,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 112,916 miles

Central Lower Lower plastic covers covering testable items.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both and discs worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,896 miles

Front wipers smear very slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2017 106,823 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front wipers smear very slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,203 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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BV63 NUA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NUA, 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 BV63 NUA registered?

BV63 NUA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is BV63 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV63 NUA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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