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BX63 LJZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,093 mi
Last recorded102,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 LJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 102,093 miles

Undertrays and Wheel Covers Fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2026 102,093 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays and Wheel Covers Fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,428 miles

Both headlamps are starting to discolour

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes are starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,668 miles

Rear Tyres wearing to outer edges.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,658 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 67,658 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 58,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,991 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,286 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,531 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,938 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 LJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

BX63 LJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is BX63 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX63 LJZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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