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AE63 MBO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,336 mi
Last recorded114,336 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 MBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 114,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 104,009 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 95,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,334 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,334 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,711 miles

Emissions limit 0.5- none detected

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle condition- light corrosion on components

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,860 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,591 miles

No peak detected on emissions test-Aborted-PASS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 30,591 miles

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

No peak detected on emissions test-Aborted-PASS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,075 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MBO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 AE63 MBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE63 MBO registered?

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

Is AE63 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 MBO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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