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AE63 YBO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,178 mi
Last recorded85,178 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 YBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 85,178 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,513 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 74,360 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,982 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,925 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,796 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,865 miles

The front tyres are worn to 3mm

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 YBO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE63 YBO registered?

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

Is AE63 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 YBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE63 YBO have outstanding finance?

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