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AE63 SKZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,224 mi
Last recorded118,224 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 118,224 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 105,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 94,627 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 94,627 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 87,254 miles

both front wiper not clearing screen very well

Pass 24 May 2022 80,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 69,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 57,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 40,315 miles

engine pan fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 40,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cords inner edge, close to ll, cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 28,949 miles

Nearside Front cut in outer sidewall(no cords).

Pass 28 Oct 2017 27,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,933 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 SKZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

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

Is AE63 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 SKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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