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AE63 YAX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 YAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 72,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 65,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,092 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,603 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Oct 2021 53,603 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,245 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,779 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 44,779 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 41,299 miles

Emissions to clean to detect

Front Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Fail 21 Oct 2017 41,299 miles

Emissions to clean to detect

Front Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,639 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 YAX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

AE63 YAX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is AE63 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 YAX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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