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AE63 VFA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,996 mi
Last recorded109,996 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 104,795 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 104,795 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 101,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,288 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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 x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 60,181 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,547 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 31,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,512 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 VFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

AE63 VFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is AE63 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VFA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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