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AO63 LJY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,525 mi
Last recorded60,525 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 LJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 54,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 48,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2022 43,648 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 43,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 38,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 35,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 outer ()

Nearside Front shock damp

emissions to clean to test

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2018 20,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 14,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,642 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 LJY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc 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 LJY, 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 AO63 LJY registered?

AO63 LJY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is AO63 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO63 LJY 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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