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AE63 NFX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,337 mi
Last recorded146,337 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 NFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 146,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 136,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jun 2023 126,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,659 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,342 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 107,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,004 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,965 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 74,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,550 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance MIRROR (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,681 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber damp with fluid

Nearside side repeater cracked

covers obstructing view

oil low

Fail 19 Aug 2016 34,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber damp with fluid

Nearside side repeater cracked

covers obstructing view

oil low

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 NFX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NFX, 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 NFX registered?

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

Is AE63 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 NFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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