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AE63 YUR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,619 mi
Last recorded49,619 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 YUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 49,619 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,541 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,861 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,204 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,669 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,342 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 31,342 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,896 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,528 miles

o/s/f tyre is low on edges and o/s/f and both rear tyres are damaged on outer side walls

Fail 10 Feb 2017 22,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres are low on the inner edge and all outer side walls on tyres are damaged

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 YUR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc 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 YUR, 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 YUR registered?

AE63 YUR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is AE63 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 YUR 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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