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AE63 VWS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,683 mi
Last recorded116,683 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 116,683 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 116,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,971 miles

some discoloring of n/s/r brake disc (pads and disc showing signs of getting hot)

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,454 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,961 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 74,961 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 54,672 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,302 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 40,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 32,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 23,658 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 VWS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

AE63 VWS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is AE63 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VWS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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