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AE63 LZT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,337 mi
Last recorded153,337 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 LZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 153,337 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 24 Aug 2026 153,336 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 1 Sep 2025 143,770 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 27 Aug 2025 143,701 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,692 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 128,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 117,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 105,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 105,454 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 94,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,272 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,097 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 67,095 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,948 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,050 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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AE63 LZT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE63 LZT, 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 AE63 LZT registered?

AE63 LZT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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