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BX63 EHC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,293 mi
Last recorded122,293 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 EHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 122,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 117,824 miles

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2022 106,354 miles

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

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2021 95,502 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,420 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 76,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 56,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin F AND R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS NEERLY TO CORD BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Road wheel slightly distorted RIMS F AND R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 56,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin F AND R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS NEERLY TO CORD BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Outer Road wheel slightly distorted RIMS F AND R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 55,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 41,674 miles

Emissions tested but results too low to register

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,633 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 EHC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BX63 EHC, 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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BX63 EHC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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