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AE63 RYY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,683 mi
Last recorded70,683 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 RYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 70,683 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 70,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 68,234 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 5mm perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 5mm perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp in tail gate not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 60,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 56,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,738 miles

service light displayed

timing belt history unknown

Pass 21 May 2019 51,825 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,234 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,368 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 34,214 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 RYY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

AE63 RYY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is AE63 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 RYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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