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AE63 YLY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,030 mi
Last recorded138,030 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 YLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 138,030 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 136,462 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 130,956 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,517 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,820 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,860 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres perished in sidewalls of tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread areas

Fail 4 Oct 2018 73,860 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside front tyres perished in sidewalls of tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread areas

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,819 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 YLY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

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

Is AE63 YLY safe to buy?

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