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AE63 UPX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,200 mi
Last recorded157,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 157,200 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 156,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 143,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 138,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 uneven tread wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 uneven tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Jun 2021 134,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached to steering rack clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 uneven tread wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 uneven tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 123,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

diesel smoke test ok , but not detectable.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 109,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,741 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 UPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UPX, 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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AE63 UPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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