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AE63 SMO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,930 mi
Last recorded69,930 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,930 miles

underside fitted with covers

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,123 miles

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

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

Plastic engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to distort

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

both sides front suspension arm bushes just starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,368 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,433 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2019 53,543 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,260 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 46,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,551 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 29,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SMO 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 90.9%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

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

Is AE63 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 SMO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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