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AE63 SOA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,262 mi
Last recorded129,262 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 SOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake Disc Heatshield Loose & Vibrating

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake Disc Heat Shield Missing

Pass 6 Nov 2024 120,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,456 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched & Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Disc Heat Shield Missing

Various Body Damage On Vehicle (No Extruding Components)

Fail 16 Nov 2023 110,456 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various Air Fresheners Hanging From Rear View Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched & Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Disc Heat Shield Missing

Various Body Damage On Vehicle (No Extruding Components)

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,106 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,635 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 42,635 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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 SOA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA?

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What year was AE63 SOA registered?

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

Is AE63 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 SOA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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