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FN63 BHW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,927 mi
Last recorded94,927 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN63 BHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,927 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 94,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bearing collapsed (5.3.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant level on minimum mark in header tank

Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,305 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 59,581 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,855 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 30,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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FN63 BHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FN63 BHW, 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 FN63 BHW registered?

FN63 BHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is FN63 BHW safe to buy?

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