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AE63 SLU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 100,851 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,614 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Nov 2023 97,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Nov 2022 91,522 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,577 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated heavily worn on inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (l))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,052 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm 225/45R17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm 225/45R17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

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

Is AE63 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 SLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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