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BX63 EES

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,253 mi
Last recorded84,253 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 EES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 84,253 miles

Underbody and suspension components undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2026 84,237 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody and suspension components undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,459 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 78,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 74,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,629 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 67,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,847 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 56,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing inspection of seatbelt.

Rear rear silencer heat shield completely detached

vehicle has underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 38,009 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Sep 2018 38,009 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,646 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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BX63 EES is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BX63 EES, 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 BX63 EES registered?

BX63 EES is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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