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AE63 MPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,806 mi
Last recorded98,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 98,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 94,477 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 94,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 90,781 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 90,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,266 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting down 4mm

Fail 7 Jun 2023 87,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre getting down 4mm

Pass 25 May 2022 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear

Offside Rear getting down

Fail 25 May 2022 83,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres getting down both side

Nearside Rear tyre wear

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 66,218 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,941 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly damp

rear brake discs corroded front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,271 miles

Rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 MPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

AE63 MPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is AE63 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 MPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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