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AE63 XFD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim ADVISE NEW WHEEL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel damage.

Fail 24 Oct 2024 115,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel damage.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,832 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,554 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,683 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 94,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,516 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 80,474 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,775 miles

Front windscreen lightly scored due to defective wiper blades

Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ***outer sidewall***225/45ZR17-94W XL*** (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0018 (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0026 (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen lightly scored due to defective wiper blades

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,106 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XFD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

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

Is AE63 XFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 XFD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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