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AE63 UON

2013 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 UON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,715 miles

Central Exhaust box excessively corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Fail 4 Feb 2025 93,706 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust box excessively corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 6 Feb 2024 89,030 miles

Center and rear exhaust boxes corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 83,876 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,624 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 76,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,552 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,977 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 52,975 miles

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

Offside Front DTRL not working

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,713 miles

Nearside Front Pad wear sensor wire supported by brake line

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,846 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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AE63 UON is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,174 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 California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE63 UON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE63 UON registered?

AE63 UON is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is AE63 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 UON shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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