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AE63 RZD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,465 mi
Last recorded122,465 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 122,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 113,411 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides corroding, flexi to calipher connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,062 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre on 3mm -tread damaged -wearing on edges -- 205..55..16 advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 95,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre on 3mm -tread damaged -wearing on edges -- 205..55..16 advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,074 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,956 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f o/s/r. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 67,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 57,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 43,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre is bald on the outer edge and wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,773 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 RZD 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 RZD, 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 RZD registered?

AE63 RZD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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