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AE63 UDO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,317 mi
Last recorded175,317 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 175,317 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 163,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 150,318 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 150,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 139,450 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 139,449 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 131,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 124,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 120,807 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,917 miles

Both front tyres perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,838 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,857 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted

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 UDO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 UDO, 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 UDO registered?

AE63 UDO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AE63 UDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 UDO 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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