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AE63 RDX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,059 mi
Last recorded74,059 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 RDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,018 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,432 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear low on inner edges and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,303 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 12 Oct 2017 33,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,006 miles

Deep cuts in both rear tyres.

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

Nearside front wiper blade split, still clearing windscreen.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 25,006 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Deep cuts in both rear tyres.

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

Nearside front wiper blade split, still clearing windscreen.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 RDX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

AE63 RDX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is AE63 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 RDX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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