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AE63 VHW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,064 mi
Last recorded109,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,064 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 109,062 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,048 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,478 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,272 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 71,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,573 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,496 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,297 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

surface tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

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 VHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc 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 VHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE63 VHW registered?

AE63 VHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is AE63 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VHW 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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