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AE63 YLZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,567 mi
Last recorded151,567 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 YLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 151,567 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing and de-bonding.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing and de-bonding.

Rear axle beam corroding.

Pass 7 Nov 2024 139,092 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush de-bonding.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush de-bonding.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 125,655 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front number plate damaged.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,771 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes de-bonding.

Fail 21 Nov 2022 111,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes de-bonding.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,427 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in outer edge of nearside rear tyre.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes de-bonding.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,883 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 77,496 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 77,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,400 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 48,243 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front damper weeping.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush starting to de-bond.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YLZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

AE63 YLZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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The MOT history for AE63 YLZ 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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