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AE63 XFA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,077 mi
Last recorded152,077 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 XFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 152,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Bend in inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,550 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, 2.4mm tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,057 miles

low emissions

Pass 25 Sep 2021 117,907 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 117,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Substantial but not excessive at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Substantial but not excessive at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,944 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,781 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,695 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 XFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

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

Is AE63 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 XFA 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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