2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BF63 OJT
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 162,927 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF63 OJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 162,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BF63 OJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (BF63 OJT) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BF63 OJT Mileage History
- 18/01/202387,204 mi
- 16/02/2024118,874 mi+31,670 mi
- 04/03/2025144,408 mi+25,534 mi
- 09/03/2026162,921 mi+18,513 mi
- 13/03/2026162,927 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 24,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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