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AE63 RZM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,348 mi
Last recorded129,348 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,348 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Jan 2023 118,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 113,159 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount tight seizing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 113,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount tight seizing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,772 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,187 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,240 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 RZM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

AE63 RZM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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