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AO63 EMJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,097 mi
Last recorded102,097 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 EMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 102,097 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 97,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,347 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 83,031 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,803 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 68,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emissions test passed but not read by dsm

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,452 miles

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

emissions not detected

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 7 Dec 2019 63,450 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions not detected

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 7 Dec 2018 56,454 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 7 Dec 2018 56,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,341 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,833 miles

both front tyres wearing low and cut in n/s/f sidewall

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 EMJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AO63 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

AO63 EMJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 December 2013.

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