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AE63 SVY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,998 mi
Last recorded167,998 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 SVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 167,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 152,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 141,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 139,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 132,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm strong advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside signs of getting hot (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor at bottom (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 119,015 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads aprox 4,000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor at bottom (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded advise replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing bald inner edge and slight surface cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed at bottom (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,971 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,884 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 SVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

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

Is AE63 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 SVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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