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AE63 WVD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 136,301 miles

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

Tyre pressures corrected, TPMS reset

Pass 13 Nov 2024 129,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 119,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of 1.6 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum thickness ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 119,136 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of 1.6 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum thickness ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 108,283 miles

Rev limiter fitted. No recordable level of smoke/gas emitted from vehicle exhaust, No print out was able to be issued

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,326 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,465 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 83,813 miles

Front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated and creaking under load

Manufacturer engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 83,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated and creaking under load

Manufacturer engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,543 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,757 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on edges 205 55 16

both rear tyres perishing quite badly

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 WVD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

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

Is AE63 WVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 WVD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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