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AO63 ELU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,685 mi
Last recorded147,685 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 ELU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 147,685 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 147,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,852 miles

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wear on inner edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,059 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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AO63 ELU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO63 ELU, 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 AO63 ELU registered?

AO63 ELU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2013.

Is AO63 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO63 ELU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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