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AE63 NGO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,283 mi
Last recorded132,283 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 NGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 132,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill.

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 128,564 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 128,559 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort lower than O/S/R brake.

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

Red brake warning light on dash.

Pass 4 Sep 2024 124,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Housing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 124,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Failed on test. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Housing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,734 miles

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Housing. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 106,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Housing. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure light on indicating low pressure.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,015 miles

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

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

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Housing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

TPM light on indicating low pressure.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,663 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Housing damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,920 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,774 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 NGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 NGO, 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 NGO registered?

AE63 NGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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