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AE63 SJU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,583 mi
Last recorded113,583 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,583 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Showing some heavy rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,048 miles

Brake steering suspension and sub-frames showing some rust

Front brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,796 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,834 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,372 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,455 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 13 Oct 2016 22,277 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 SJU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJU, 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

How do I check the history of AE63 SJU?

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What year was AE63 SJU registered?

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

Is AE63 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 SJU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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