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AE63 XEF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 XEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 96,083 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 96,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,762 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,462 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 42,563 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 34,032 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,187 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 XEF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

AE63 XEF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AE63 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 XEF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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