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AE63 YZL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,481 mi
Last recorded114,481 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 YZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,481 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate rusty

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Main axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,525 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective right front and left front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light right front side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing right front tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right front tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 101,507 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre General 205/55R16 4.5 - 5.5 - 4 mm

Manufacturer Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre General 205/55R16 7 - 8 - 7 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Pirelli 205/55R16 6.5 - 7 - 6.5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Pirelli 205/55R16 6.5 - 7 - 6.5 mm

Fail 30 Sep 2019 91,472 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Manufacturer Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre General 205/55R16 7 - 8 - 7 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Pirelli 205/55R16 6.5 - 7 - 6.5 mm

Offside Front Tyre General 205/55R16 4.5 - 5.5 - 4 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Pirelli 205/55R16 6.5 - 7 - 6.5 mm

Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,541 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 4.5 - 5 - 4.5 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 5 - 6.5 - 5 mm

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 5 - 5 - 5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 5 - 6.5 - 5.5 mm

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

because of brake design inner pads not fully visible.

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 YZL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

AE63 YZL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2013.

Is AE63 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 YZL 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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