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BF63 XYR

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

MOT & Mileage History for BF63 XYR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
154,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2016
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,654

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,645 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,654
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF63 XYR 37k67k96k125k155k '16'25'22

Check BF63 XYR

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,645 miles
Since last MOT+17,635 miles
PASS
Mileage137,010 miles
Since last MOT+16,730 miles
PASS
Mileage120,280 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,279 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage111,498 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,495 miles
Since last MOT+12,085 miles
PASS
Mileage99,410 miles
Since last MOT+12,129 miles
PASS
Mileage87,281 miles
Since last MOT+12,287 miles
PASS
Mileage74,994 miles
Since last MOT+11,319 miles
PASS
Mileage63,675 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,665 miles
Since last MOT+13,270 miles
PASS
Mileage50,395 miles
Since last MOT+13,027 miles
PASS
Mileage37,368 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)

Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).

Window regulators (driver's door mainly)

Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).

Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)

Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).

ABS sensor/module faults

Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 XYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier63 — September 2013 to February 2014

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About BF63 XYR

What car is BF63 XYR?

BF63 XYR is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2013.

What is the mileage of BF63 XYR?

The last recorded mileage for BF63 XYR was 154,645 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF63 XYR passed its MOT?

BF63 XYR has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.

Is BF63 XYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF63 XYR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF63 XYR?

BF63 XYR is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 63 means registered between 1 September 2013 and 28 February 2014.